Marketing Pursuits Senior Strategist

Responsibilities

The person hired into this role may sit in any of ECS' established office locations.

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a versatile professional who can seamlessly blend strategic thinking with technical expertise. The Senior Strategist spearheads the development and management of compelling environmental proposals across various industries and client types, oversees complex bid processes, and drives innovation in our proposal writing and presentation strategies.

• Lead moderate to complex proposal development for our environmental service line
• Orchestrate proposal kickoffs, brainstorming sessions, and strategy development
• Craft client-focused strategies with key messaging and differentiators
• Align proposal approaches with client needs and preferences
• Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, and compliance
• Ensure timely, compliant proposal submissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to position proposals for success
• Guide content creation to address client requirements
• Analyze the competitive landscape
• Coordinate with creative team for visual enhancements
• Coach technical team for presentations
• Leverage past performance data for future strategies
• Monitor and report on regional market trends
• Mentor or manage junior marketing team members and contribute to professional development
• Engage in ongoing professional development

• BS in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 8 years of proposal writing or similar experience required.
• Experience in the field of environmental consulting preferred
• Experience in B2B marketing preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven expertise in developing winning proposals for complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• Strong project management and time management skills.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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