Proposal Manager & Writer
Compass Group
- Chesterbrook, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Content Ownership: Develop and maintain our content library, ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with industry standards.
- Proposal Management: Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from interpreting RFx requirements to writing, tracking, and collaborating with stakeholders for input.
- Schedule Management: Create and manage proposal schedules, adeptly navigating multiple large-scale projects within a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative Writing: Work closely with SMEs, Sales, and Designers to craft customized proposal content that aligns with client needs.
- Refinement and Editing: Craft, revise, and polish various proposal elements, including executive summaries, RFx questionnaires, and solution overviews.
- Coordination and Documentation: Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings, ensuring effective communication and progress tracking.
- Compliance Reviews: Conduct thorough proposal compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to requirements.
- Collaborative Support: Collaborate with proposal pricing teams to ensure alignment between technical and business proposals for timely delivery.
- Finalization and Delivery: Oversee the final production phase, ensuring timely submission of proposals to our sales organization.
- Post-Submission Tasks: Handle varied proposal management tasks, including follow-up submissions and revisions.
- Presentation Support: Assist in outlining key deliverables and providing content to designers for presentations.
- Visual Conceptualization: Collaborate with graphic artists to conceptualize visuals that complement written content.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years in full life cycle proposal development. Experience in Proposal Management or related roles (Proposal Coordinator/Specialist) preferred.
- Industry Experience: Experience in Facilities Management outsourcing is a significant advantage.
- Writing Skills: Exceptional proofreading, editing, and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective collaboration.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Time Management: Strong time management and prioritization skills, coupled with sound judgment in decision-making.
This role involves broader responsibilities beyond bid management, encompassing the creation of all sales content for the sector, including case studies, proposal templates, presentations, and more.
If you're a self-starter, driven by excellence, and passionate about creating winning proposals in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!Apply to ESFM Services today!ESFM is a member of Compass Group USACompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Eurest services maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)