Manager of Proposals
Director of Proposals is responsible for writing strategic, highly customized, complex proposal responses to win and retain existing business. The position is responsible for collecting accurate, timely information relevant to the specific bid specifications from the internal subject matter experts and is expected to support proposal development in any way needed to meet on time delivery.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Identifies and creates standard content for the proposal database and edits content.
Aligns multiple written communication efforts with the overall company messaging and goals.
Develops written solutions incorporating complex, custom win strategies based on local market needs, leveraging best practices, brand standards, innovative ideas, and reviewer insights.
Utilizes proposal database and previous bids to provide compliant proposal responses.
Edits responses, ensuring coherence of style, proper development of theme and compliance with agreed to marketing strategies and RFP requirements.
Prepares bid sections or small bids as directed.
Meets with proposal team and sales team to review RFP and determine requirements to develop compliant, customized responses.
Creates original text and coordinate illustrations, explanatory tables and/or graphics.
Provides updated proposal information for inclusion into the database.
Partners with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to transfer knowledge, develop new solutions, obtain direction and create alternative solutions.
Researches, recommends, and develops creative approaches and solutions to content.
Reviewing and understanding solution materials, and using the materials to develop compliant, persuasive content
Coordinates timely production of proposals.
Serves as a key communications resource for business leaders and collaborates across various areas to support enterprise-wide selling initiatives.
Writing original, narrative proposal content in response to complex bids
Thrives in a high paced and deadline driven environment.
Identifies, creates, and updates gold standard content for the content library.
Partners with Subject Matter Experts to transfer knowledge, develop new solutions, obtain direction and create alternative solutions.
Actively participates in color review debriefs and incorporates feedback in recovery writing