PROJECT SPECIALIST- COMPASS CREATIVE STUDIO (HYBRID)
Compass Group
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 3+ years of project management experience
- Proficiency in Acrobat Pro and the full Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to use both Macs and PCs – understanding cross-utilizations/limitations
- Coordinating the creative development process and content strategy of multiple deadline-driven deliverables including proposals, presentations, microsites and collateral items
- Reviewing all documentation for a project including Request for Proposals (RFPs) or sales outlines to ensure all requirements are met while creating our response deliverables. RFP knowledge/experience a plus, especially related to facility management or foodservice
- Planning, directing and monitoring the development of each project deliverable from start to completion
- Collaborating with project team members both on the Creative Team, including Graphic Designers and Editors, and from across the company, such as Sales, Marketing and Operations to gathering all content needed and oversee the accurate completion of each deliverable
- Following team processes for implementing timelines, keeping projects on track and making sure deadlines are not missed
- Providing support for assignments given to project team members or subject matter experts as needed
- Locating, gathering and organizing content
- Writing proposal responses as needed in conjunction with project team members
- Communicating project timeline and status updates with all key stakeholders
- Brainstorming creative ideas for deliverables and staying current on industry-related design trends for multiple deliverable types such as document design for print and digital, production and packaging options, presentations both virtual and in-person, website design, video editing styles, etc
- Ability to handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members and colleagues during meetings that are via-phone, virtual and in-person. Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to and work with all personality types successfully, building cross-departmental relationships
- Ability to manage time, work flow and schedule in order to meet strict and sometimes aggressive deadlines while maintaining consistent quality performance
- Working quickly and efficiently alone or with a team, with focus and a keen attention to detail
- Ability to effectively work remotely
- Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends if needed to meet client deadlines
- Willingness to travel approximately 4-6 times per year
- Experience in sales and strategy for RFP proposal responses and/or presentation development
- Creative/technical copywriting skills
- Adobe InDesign and additional Creative Suite program knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)