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Marketing Pursuit Strategist & Proposal Consultant

Plante Moran

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
64k-80k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Pursuit Strategy & Proposal Team at Plante Moran serves as strategic partners in helping the firm reach its business goals. The team writes and designs business proposals and presentations to support the firm's business development and pursuit of new opportunities. The role involves strong interest in writing and marketing, with a focus on proposal development, project management, and content management, within a company that values growth, well-being, diversity, and a flexible, inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the proposal development process from start to finish by developing and writing persuasive messages based on research profiles, meetings with client service professionals, and knowledge of the firm's offerings.
  • Serve as the central point of contact and project manager for assigned proposals, managing multiple proposals and pursuit deliverables while collaborating with various teams to ensure on-time, high-quality completion.
  • Lead the presentation preparation process by helping client service professionals develop talking points and deliverables, and effectively lead and coach internal dry runs.
  • Work with the proposal content team leader to maintain updated content, serve as a resource for pursuit consultants, and write new material for the proposal content library.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of increasing responsibility and demonstrable business writing experience, including proposal development in a professional services or corporate environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications is desirable.
  • Availability to work in Metro Detroit, Chicago, or Denver areas.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • At least 3 years of business writing and proposal development experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Flexible Time Off and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan and flexible benefits plans.
  • Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement.
  • Pension plan for eligible staff.
  • Discretionary bonus plan.
  • Option for health insurance for interns and contractors after 60 days of employment.

Working at Plante Moran

Plante Moran emphasizes a 'we-care' culture that supports growth, well-being, and success. The firm is recognized as one of Fortune Magazine's '100 Best Companies to Work For' and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. It promotes a flexible, face-to-face interaction model, creating an inclusive environment where all staff feel accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and opportunity for success.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary64k-80k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Plante Moran

Website

plantemoran.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Offices of Certified Public Accountants

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