Proposal Manager

Philips•Nashville, TN

3d•$89,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Drive end-to-end RFP (request for proposal) execution by leading cross-functional teams, developing compliant and compelling content, and leveraging tools and best practices to deliver high-quality, on-time proposals that strengthen competitive positioning and win outcomes. Your role: Lead end-to-end proposal development for RFPs (request for proposals), managing timelines, integrating win themes, and ensuring compliance with submission requirements, branding standards, and quality expectations. Partner with sales, marketing, pricing, and SMEs (subject matter experts) to lead cross-functional proposal teams and advise sales leadership on bid strategy and proposal approach. Oversee content development to ensure alignment with evaluation criteria, while editing and proofreading for accuracy, consistency, and clear, persuasive messaging. Utilize tools such as Responsive, Salesforce CRM (customer relationship management), and AI (artificial intelligence) solutions to track opportunities, manage content, and monitor proposal progress to ensure timely completion. Drive continuous improvement by maintaining templates and content libraries, conducting post-proposal debriefs, and capturing lessons learned to enhance future submissions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in proposal management including responding to RFPs (request for proposals).
3+ years of experience developing proposals and project management.
At least a bachelor's degree (Marketing or English preferred).
Thrive in environments requiring conflict resolution and effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end proposal development for RFPs (request for proposals), managing timelines, integrating win themes, and ensuring compliance with submission requirements, branding standards, and quality expectations.
Partner with sales, marketing, pricing, and SMEs (subject matter experts) to lead cross-functional proposal teams and advise sales leadership on bid strategy and proposal approach.
Oversee content development to ensure alignment with evaluation criteria, while editing and proofreading for accuracy, consistency, and clear, persuasive messaging.
Utilize tools such as Responsive, Salesforce CRM (customer relationship management), and AI (artificial intelligence) solutions to track opportunities, manage content, and monitor proposal progress to ensure timely completion.
Drive continuous improvement by maintaining templates and content libraries, conducting post-proposal debriefs, and capturing lessons learned to enhance future submissions.