Proposal Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Are you ready to open a world of opportunity in talent mobility? Our clients include some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world. They’re innovators and leaders in their industries, making life-enhancing breakthroughs every day. We help them tap into those opportunities by placing their exceptional people where they need to be, anywhere in the world. When it comes to service, we set the bar for exceptional … and then we raise it with fresh ideas, leading tools and innovative approaches, and it’s all grounded in our values of truth, love, and integrity. We call it People-first Mobility. We’re looking for exceptional people who share those values along with our passion for delivering the highest levels of service. If that sounds like you, and if you’re ready for a new career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you! Here’s to the world ahead.The Proposal Manager manages the entire process of developing responses to RFI/RFP/RFQ (RFX) projects. This includes maintaining schedules, organizing resources and writing compelling/concise content.
We are able to hire this position as a remote employee.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Proposal Management
- Manages and schedules resources, project timelines, and production efforts to ensure timely completion and submission of RFX and presentation projects
- Reviews RFXs to determine the scope of each project and identify the key deliverables
- Leads the initial strategy meeting to discuss win strategy and key messages
- Consults with sales, pricing, legal, operations, and other subject matter experts (SMEs) on the best ways to represent our solutions, staffing models, and service offerings in proposals and presentations
- Completes the Proposal Development Worksheet and writes the top 3 key messages
- Communicates the plan to the team and raises any issues to sales
- Creates and manages the schedule and tracks/reports the progress of each project
- Manages the completion or execution of forms and other documents needed for submission
- Manages the print production and/or electronic submission of the final proposal/presentation
- Acts as a consultant to the sales force regarding the RFP process; raises issues and assists in making sound business decisions.
Proposal Writing
- Formats the document
- Researches complex questions and works with subject matter experts to write answers
- Writes customized responses that are not in Qorus, including the cover letter, executive summary, and customized response to current client proposals
- Writes in accordance to Graebel style guidelines
- Edits/proofreads the content of final projects
- Assists the sales force in their efforts to guide clients or prospects in developing and executing RFXs
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
- Ability to work effectively with others through collaboration and drive the project team toward a common goal
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability
- Performs other related essential duties as assigned or requested.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Requires technical knowledge, training and understanding of Marketing, Communications, English & Business.
- 1-5 years of proposal development or equivalent experience
- Relocation industry experience preferred
- Collaborative team-player and natural relationship builder with experience working closely with cross-functional teams at all levels
Comprehensive benefits package that includes: 401(k), health insurance (medical, dental, vision), Employee assistance program, paid time off based on years of service, paid holidays per year, life insurance and disability coverage
- Graebel Companies, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet