**This Opportunity** WSP has an exciting opportunity for a **Specialist, Marketing** to join our **Orlando, FL** office. We will also consider candidates for our **Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA office** locations. As part of our Strategic Growth Team, you will be involved in the strategies, accounts, and pursuits that fuel our growth and allow WSP to be part of projects that design the future. We are looking for someone with a collaborative, can-do attitude who has a special knack for creativity and persuasive storytelling. The right candidate will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, who works to build community through positivity! Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or English, have relevant professional experience, and be passionate about and highly competent in writing proposals. The Specialist, Marketing position, under close supervision, assists with coordinating aspects of preparing proposals, qualifications, and presentations. Assists with managing data in the sales systems, maintains sales collateral, and may support regional communications initiatives. This position offers opportunities for growth both as an individual and as a professional. WSP’s Strategic Growth Team philosophy supports the development of the individual, with many options for growth based on personal and professional goals. **Your Impact** + Supports and/or may lead the overall coordination and production of proposals/qualifications and other sales materials with close supervision including scheduling and conducting proposal kick-off meetings, and color reviews to develop a winning, compliant proposal. + Researches, gathers, edits, and produces proposal materials, including writing, verifying, and formatting proposal information. + Coordinates design and production of proposal materials with graphics staff. + Develops and maintains proposal, qualification, and sales files, including resumes, project descriptions and sales and business development databases. + Supports client teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings and may participate in client team meetings. + May support communications team on regional activities, such as newsletters, project awards, visibility and social media campaigns, conferences and other special communications-related projects. + Ensures the various aspects of proposals and other sales and business development materials are compliant, accurate and delivered in a timely manner. + Supports the presentation phase of pursuits. + Other duties as assigned. **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelors degree preferred in Journalism, Communications, or English. Or equivalent years of applicable experience. + A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience, ideally in writing, editing, proofing, and general layout. + Or HS Diploma and 7+ years of relevant work experience. + Competent in and passionate about writing proposals. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other software programs. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Strong organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. + Ability to handle several tasks, projects and monitor schedules. + Knowledge of procedures necessary to coordinate a standard proposal from onset to conclusion. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in A/E/C industry. + Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. + Interest in automation and other emerging technologies.