Finding the right fit:
We’re proud to be a nationwide team of inventive problem-solvers that have planned, designed, and facilitated thousands of projects that keep our nation’s infrastructure reliable and responsive. We are seeking an outgoing, energetic, qualified Marking Coordinator/Business Development Specialist to extend our reach in the Southeast through assistance in securing selection for projects and client relationship development in Florida. As a team member of corporate marketing, you will have the support and guidance of a strong, skilled creative team and solid brand standards to use to take the lead in collaborating with and serving the SE region technical staff.

Your previous experience in the engineering consulting industry will allow you to hit the ground running, and your professional acumen will poise you to seamlessly manage and transition from client-facing work to facilitating a wide range of marketing deliverables. The expectation is that this position will spend approximately 60% of the time in the office and 40% of the time on client visits, networking, or at conferences.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Conduct research to analyze clients/prospects as well as competitors.
• Help set marketing and business development strategy for the SE region.
• Track lead systems; enter, query, and download data from the company database; and assist with database maintenance and updates.
• Work closely with project managers/technical staff and other marketing staff to organize and manage production of RFP/RFQ responses and presentations (including word processing, editing, and development of spreadsheets, PowerPoints, some graphics, etc., while adhering to Ayres’ brand guidelines).
• Hold other staff accountable to adhere to Ayres’ brand guidelines.
• Communicate with clients and team members – internal and external.
• Travel within the SE region for client visits and attend business functions (such as professional organization meetings and conferences) to build relationships with clients/prospects and teaming members.
• Plan and organize Ayres’ role at conferences.
• Design and implement successful marketing campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Development and coordinating responses to client requests for proposals and qualifications in the engineering field.
• Dependability, ability to maintain confidentiality, and ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience working in data.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience conducting research (to help target clients, understand competition, and assist with setting future pursuit/direction).
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Ability to take direction from numerous individuals.
• Familiarity with FDOT and other Florida city, county, government entities.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management System software.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
  

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