PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Compass Group•Tredyffrin Township, PA

4d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

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.