[Remote] Proposal Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cengage is a global education technology company that provides digital products, services, and platforms to support learners worldwide. The Proposal Writer will manage the K-12 RFP process, coordinating with sales, marketing, product, and internal teams to develop compliant, high-quality proposals. The role also maintains proposal content resources and improves related processes, systems, and templates.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the RFP process from start to finish, including RFP vetting, strategy calls, content collaboration, editing, and proposal preparation
• Analyze RFP bid to determine compliant response structure and format
• Generate detailed response plans, schedules, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with proposal specifications
• Delegate tasks to team members as appropriate
• Partner with the Sales team to create innovative approaches and deliverables to differentiate proposals to assure a winning first impression
• Identify gaps in the current RFP response model strategy, then propose new insights and secure support from internal partners to implement improvements within the processes, systems, and/or templates
• Track, evaluate, and improve RFP responses based on customer feedback, sales needs, and market research
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet company goals

Skills

• A minimum of 2 years experience in proposal management with sales support or writing
• BA/BS in writing, communications, marketing, or related field
• Ability to serve as team mentor to coordinate proposal efforts simultaneously within tight timeframes
• Prior success in developing, implementing, and evaluating proposals that balance user needs with business requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to empathize, support, and anticipate the needs of external customers and internal teammates/departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and align stakeholders while driving for results
• Able to remain agile while successfully project managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Understanding of emerging proposal trends, technologies, and integration strategies
• Provide value to each proposal being developed as a knowledgeable resource and strategic problem solver
• Proficient with MS Office suite and Adobe Suite
• Experience working within the K12 education industry
• Previous experience working with proposal management software (Responsive)

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