Proposal Writer

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At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100 year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching

Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays

A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https : / / suddath.com / about / careers / and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

General position summary :

The Proposal Writer is responsible for supporting the Client Solutions team with persuasive, response-focused content for a range of projects, including RFIs, RFPs, presentations and miscellaneous sales communications for prospective and current clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Manage and schedule resources, project timelines and production efforts to ensure timely completion and submission of RFX and presentation projects

Work closely with the Client Solutions Teams (Business Development / Account Management) in reviewing RFI / RFPs to determine the scope of each project and identify the key deliverables

Collaborate with Client Solutions, pricing, legal, operations and other subject matter experts (SMEs) on the best ways to represent our solutions, service offerings in proposals and presentations

Develop clear and concise written content that effectively communicates Sterling Lexicon's value proposition and solutions

Deliver proposal responses to the Group Bid Manager and / or Client Solutions Team within agreed deadlines, escalating issues where required

Ensure proposals are tailored to the specific needs of each client, showcasing our ability to meet and exceed their exact tender requirements

Attend bid kick-off meetings and follow up meetings to ensure deadlines are met

Maintain the proposal toolkit, ensuring the latest templates and documents are always available and up to date

Be flexible and agile to work on wider business projects and initiatives

Support with administrative tasks, ensuring the functionality and coordination of Client Solutions and Bid Management activities

Job Skills Required :

Expert technical writing and content editing experience required

Ability to write quality responses in a compact, intensive timeframe

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and work to deadlines

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment

Ability to use problem-solving skills to schedule, organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all employee levels

Positive approach and aptitude for problem solving

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to deal with all internal and external relocation related personnel

Possess the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality

Ability to work effectively with others through collaboration towards a common goal

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Supervisory Responsibilities :

No Supervisory Responsibilities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in English preferred; 3 to 5 years in related marketing, journalism, communications or bid writing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel :

Less than 10% travel required.

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Operations :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting / billing, HRIS (Human Resources Information System), timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.

Planning / Organization :

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday

Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations :

None required.

Working Conditions :

Cubicle working environment

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical / Environmental Demands :

Activity :

Stand - Under 1 / 3 Time

Walk - Under 1 / 3 Time

Sit – Over 2 / 3 Time

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2 / 3 Time

Reach with hands and arms – 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Time

Climb or balance – None

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1 / 3 Time

Talk or hear – over 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 time

Taste or smell – None

Other - None

Physical Activity Level :

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Manual Dexterity :

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach / handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements :

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.