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SAM LLC Proposal Coordinator in Merriam, Kansas

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The Proposal Coordinator supports Marketing and Business Development efforts through the creation of proposals and other marketing/business development documents and the coordination of SAM’s repository of proposal related documents.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Develop and coordinate proposals, brochures and statements of qualification, along with other marketing projects;

  • Support all general marketing and client outreach efforts as required through organizing, generating and maintaining resumes, project profiles, presentations and other marketing collateral;

  • Organize and coordinate proposal teams, clearly communicating and regulating roles, responsibilities, assignments and deadlines with team members;

  • Collaborate with managers and the marketing team to ensure proposals are accurate, visually engaging and compelling;

  • Oversee final production including formatting, reviewing and assembling documents;

  • Recommend teaming firms and sub-consultants;

  • Coordinate/update documents related to SAM’s ability to propose to market sectors and clients including, vendor registrations, state and municipal pre-qualifications and DOT credentials;

  • Attend meetings and proposal debriefings, as needed;

  • Demonstrates and supports the Company to achieve its vision and mission, while successfully practicing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility;

  • Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals;

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

What You Bring to SAM

  • Minimum of a four-year college degree or equivalent work experience;

  • 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the AEC field; GIS experience is a plus

  • Strong communication and organizational skills;

  • Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision;

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite;

  • Demonstrable organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines;

  • Submission of writing samples (include URL on cover letter/resume) is strongly encouraged.

Our Perks

  • Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us

  • Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)

  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately

  • 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%

  • Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority

  • No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)

  • Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career

  • Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year

  • Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

  • Minimum of a four-year college degree or equivalent work experience;

  • 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the AEC field; GIS experience is a plus

  • Strong communication and organizational skills;

  • Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision;

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite;

  • Demonstrable organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines;

  • Submission of writing samples (include URL on cover letter/resume) is strongly encouraged.

The Proposal Coordinator supports Marketing and Business Development efforts through the creation of proposals and other marketing/business development documents and the coordination of SAM’s repository of proposal related documents.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Develop and coordinate proposals, brochures and statements of qualification, along with other marketing projects;

  • Support all general marketing and client outreach efforts as required through organizing, generating and maintaining resumes, project profiles, presentations and other marketing collateral;

  • Organize and coordinate proposal teams, clearly communicating and regulating roles, responsibilities, assignments and deadlines with team members;

  • Collaborate with managers and the marketing team to ensure proposals are accurate, visually engaging and compelling;

  • Oversee final production including formatting, reviewing and assembling documents;

  • Recommend teaming firms and sub-consultants;

  • Coordinate/update documents related to SAM’s ability to propose to market sectors and clients including, vendor registrations, state and municipal pre-qualifications and DOT credentials;

  • Attend meetings and proposal debriefings, as needed;

  • Demonstrates and supports the Company to achieve its vision and mission, while successfully practicing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility;

  • Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals;

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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