Marketing Administrator - Business Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and prepares proposals of moderate scope and complexity in response to customer requests.
• Participates as a team member in support of major marketing or complex proposal efforts and/or post-sales marketing support.
• Analyzes customer requests to determine the nature of the request, the best response format, and the internal resources required.
• Coordinates development and compilation of information from functional departments to respond effectively to customer requests, reviewing and editing responses for accuracy and clarity.
• Researches and analyzes historical data to support responses, interprets technical data, and responds to customer inquiries via correspondence or on-site visits.
• Interfaces with customer representatives during fact-finding to gather or provide information on pricing and develop pricing justification.
• Coordinates efforts of the proposal response team, assigns research, analysis, review, writing, graphics, and monitors progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provides contract information, researches data, answers questions, resolves contract discrepancies.
• Develops and conducts product presentations for seminars, technical symposiums, trade shows, and customer facilities.
• Maintains knowledge of division, group, and corporate philosophies, and critical customer issues to promote and expand business opportunities.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, industry networks, and professional associations.
• Collects, analyzes, organizes, and maintains data for marketing reports, analyses, and proposals, including customer programs and organizational structures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations and advises management on needed actions.
• Shares specialized knowledge, represents the company on specific projects, mentors new employees, and contributes to team efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically two or more years of increasingly responsible marketing or proposal management experience.
• Knowledge of principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies related to proposal response and management.
• Knowledge of related legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with business software applications such as databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong written communication skills to produce proposals that conform to prescribed styles and formats.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to inquiries from customers and regulatory agencies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with technical data interpretation and problem resolution involving technical data.
• Experience in conducting product presentations and technical seminars.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of relevant marketing or proposal management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution of 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, and a Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance, identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and up to 15 Company-Paid Holidays.
• On-site fitness center, cafeteria, vending machines, and employee discounts.