Proposal Manager- Campus

Sodexo • North Bethesda, MD

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Proposal Manager- Campus, you will be responsible for orchestrating the full proposal lifecycle—from creating and managing project timelines to developing, reviewing, and refining proposal content. You will work collaboratively across departments to ensure that all submissions meet compliance standards, align with business objectives, and resonate with the target Campus audience. This role combines the responsibilities of both a strategic manager and a skilled writer, requiring the ability to oversee the Campus proposal process while also contributing to the development of high-quality, compelling proposal content. Fully remote role, can reside anywhere in continental USA.

Requirements

• End-to-end Proposal Leadership: Expert in managing the full Campus proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions.
• Strategic Content Development: Skilled writer and editor who crafts compelling content aligned with sales win themes and client needs. Partners with graphic designers to ensure high quality visual layouts.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to coordinate input from diverse teams including sales, marketing, legal, and finance.
• Project Management Excellence: Strong organizational skills with experience in managing multiple contributors and tight deadlines using proposal software tools.
• AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Leverages proprietary AI tools and content libraries to streamline proposal creation and improve content governance.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Committed to process optimization, team training, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Proposal Management: Oversee the full Campus proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, client-focused submissions using project management tools and SOPs.
• Analyze Complex RFPs: Break down intricate requirements into actionable timelines, resource plans, and content strategies to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Contributions: Manage input from diverse stakeholders—sales, marketing, design, product, legal, finance, and delivery—to produce cohesive and compelling proposals for our Campus partnerships.
• Generate and Refine Content: Write and tailor proposal content to emphasize sales win themes, leveraging AI tools and approved content libraries for efficiency and impact.
• Maintain and Improve Content Systems: Collaborate on ongoing updates to the core content library, ensuring governance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Collaboration and Growth: Partner with sales teams, support onboarding and training, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture while embracing process enhancements and technology.

Benefits

• Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
• Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager