The Director of Strategic Positioning creates content strategy, collaborates with the internal agency and individual sellers for the proposal and presentation development, delivers design and layout input, and ensures final delivery deadlines of sales proposals and presentations are met. This individual will partner with all key stakeholders including the Growth, Marketing and Corporate teams. As the Proposal Response Subject-Matter Expert, this individual will provide leadership to the Growth Team content management resources, as well as the dedicated internal agency resources for ongoing updates of proposal templates to ensure proof points, best practices and refreshed content are included on a regular basis. In addition, this role will ensure quality assurance for all documents and materials especially as they relate to corporate identity compliance, high-quality photographs, and accurate content through all phases. The ideal candidate in partnership with the individual seller will take a leadership role in proactively creating and maintaining timelines, updating the team on progression, proactively following up on adherence to timelines, and performing work within specified response and turnaround times.
The Director of Strategic Positioning reports to the Strategic Solutions Senior Director. This role also has one direct report, the Strategic Positioning Manager, who will provide support and/or lead additional Collegiate Hospitality sales proposal opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to the Strategic Positioning Manager to expand sales support for proposal and presentation completion.
• Review RFP documents, research prospective and current clients, and strategize with seller to create a value proposition for the executive summary, proposal, and ancillary vision documents.
• Thoroughly reviews each section of the RFP and assists with editing and proofreading content to ensure a consistent flow and message?blending terminology and styles of multiple authors.
• Ensures logical relationships of text, art, and graphics.
• Creates, captures, and maintains reusable content for inclusion in the content management system.
• Maintains knowledge of proposal templates, contacts, process, key metrics, references, and materials.
• Supports the review of existing content on a regular basis for accuracy and stays current with industry strategic objectives and trends.
• Supports presentation preparation to ensure messaging is aligned with overall strategy.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Experience:

The Director of Strategic Positioning should be a strategic thinker with strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. The selected individual will have the ability to effectively manage others through influence rather than formal authority.
In addition, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following personal attributes:

• A self-starter, confident in his/her abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with little supervision.
• A high energy, results-oriented individual who can make a difference; an individual who takes initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a ?can do? attitude; has a sense of urgency.
• Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
• A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills. Remote role.

Ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

The Director of Strategic Positioning should have a minimum of five years of marketing experience or experience developing strategic content and possess a bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, marketing, business, or related field. This individual will have the ability to write clearly, creatively, and persuasively. The ideal candidate will have experience in research and writing, both independently and in collaboration with others. This individual must have the ability to interpret and organize complex information, creating a story for each proposal. An extensive track record of success with complex multi-million-dollar proposals or other relevant client work product is preferred.

Other qualifications include:

• Experience with business development proposals and presentations ? preferably in the higher education industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, while working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills, strategic acumen, critical thinking skills and the vision necessary to help develop unique solutions for a variety of clients.
• Customer orientation and client relationship management are required, including the ability to communicate and work with a broad range of colleagues and constituents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information is required.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of the posting.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, nine (9) paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Your choice of three medical plans, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of the posting.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.