PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - REMOTE

Compass Group•Tredyffrin Township, PA

4d•$90,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary The Proposal Development Manager will lead the development of strategic proposals, RFP responses, and competitive bids for ESFM. Partner with Sales, Operations, SMEs, Pricing, and Creative teams to manage opportunities from kickoff through final submission, ensuring compliant, client-focused, and compelling proposals that drive business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of proposal management experience, or 2-3 years in Facilities Management proposal development.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong organizational, project management, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the full proposal lifecycle, including strategy, content development, reviews, and submission.
Develop winning proposal strategies and client-focused messaging.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create tailored content and impactful visuals.
Maintain and improve proposal content libraries, templates, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and quality standards.
Oversee proposal schedules, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
Write, edit, and refine executive summaries, technical responses, and solution narratives.
Support presentation development and post-submission activities.
Mentor proposal team members and drive continuous process improvements.