Strategic Alignment & Growth Narrative Manager

• Partner with Directors of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships to analyze institutional priorities and develop strategic positioning for prospective and existing client opportunities
• Support early-stage opportunity development by identifying key messaging themes that align Collegiate Hospitality capabilities with client strategic goals
• Collaborate with Growth leadership to strengthen Proposal strategies supporting both new business development and contract retention initiatives
• Develop and refine Proposal narratives that communicate Collegiate Hospitality’s value proposition in a clear and differentiated manner
• Align storytelling across proposals, executive summaries, and client presentations to ensure consistency with strategic positioning
• Translate complex operational and service offerings into clear, compelling messaging for institutional decision-makers
• Partner with Marketing, Culinary, Operations, Finance, and other subject matter experts to integrate functional expertise into Proposal messaging and client narratives
• Guide contributors on messaging direction and narrative alignment to ensure cohesive positioning across materials
• Support collaboration between Growth leadership and internal teams to strengthen overall Proposal effectiveness
• Monitor competitor positioning and industry trends to identify opportunities to strengthen Collegiate Hospitality’s differentiation in the marketplace
• Provide insights to Growth leadership regarding messaging strategies that help address client priorities and market challenges
• Lead the development and management of pursuit timelines, proactively communicating progress, reinforcing accountability to key milestones, and ensuring timely delivery of work aligned with established response and turnaround expectations
• Own narrative integrity across RFP responses by reviewing and refining content to ensure strategic alignment, consistent voice, and cohesive messaging across multiple authors and functional contributors
• Assist in shaping executive-level content for finalist presentations and client engagements
• Ensure Proposal messaging remains aligned with Collegiate Hospitality brand standards and strategic objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in marketing strategy, business development support, pursuit strategy, or strategic communications
• Experience collaborating with sales or growth teams in support of complex service or consulting solutions
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear messaging
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to support strategic initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Higher education, hospitality, or multi-site services industry experience preferred
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of growth and client engagement objectives
• Effective collaborator capable of influencing messaging and positioning across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives
• High level of accountability and ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously

Higher education, hospitality, or multi-site services industry experience preferred