Proposal Manager

Red Clay Consulting

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Proposal Manager works to understand the needs of our clients, the business value proposition, and proposal requirements to write compelling content that demonstrates Red Clay's abilities, service offerings, and value to our customers, ensuring content is clear, logical, and easy to understand.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in writing proposal content and coordinating the internal and external flow of proposal inputs and outputs (RFPs, addenda, clarifications, confirmation, queries, emails)
Ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple competing priorities for demanding internal and external stakeholders
Excellent computing skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite
Desire for continuous learning and growth
Ability to build rapport and provide to consultative insight and recommendations on proposal content
Strong communication skillsets, ability to tailor messaging according to audience

Nice To Haves

Experience writing proposals for Utility Industry preferred
Experience in IT Consulting field preferred, either in support or delivery
Degree in Business, Information Technology, Communications, Journalism, or English beneficial

Responsibilities

Manage, drive, and lead the proposal process, from receipt of solicitation through submission and follow-up, identifying and addressing potential barriers to completion
Manage proposal schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet solicitation requirements
Manage the proposal team
Primary point of contact from receipt of request to submission
Prepare and modify proposal text, costs, forms, and cover letters based on feedback from Sales Lead and SMEs
Research and track opportunities
Analyze solicitation documents for submittal requirements; maintain strict adherence to those requirements
Translate complex technical information into clear and easy to understand content
Assign and monitor work of proposal team, providing technical support and direction when necessary
Manage and maintain proposal-related content, maintaining library of content to reuse
Ensure proposals are prepared efficiently, timely, accurately, and are responsive to identified client needs
Write copy with a consistent tone
Ensure proposals comply with company branding
Create graphics and presentations
Support Bid/No-Bid decisions
Conduct market and competitor research
Evaluate results to develop and execute process improvements
Review contracting documents
Interface with business partners and subcontractors
Execution of accurate, proofed proposal content for messaging and compliance