Proposal Writer

Samsara

2d•$97,325 - $114,500•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Proposal Writer with a passion for helping others and who is eager to take on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment. Proven project management, communication skills, and technical aptitude are required. This position is fully remote. The Proposal Writer will: Respond to complex customer Request for Proposals (RFP) in English and French. Effectively develop multiple proposals in a high-performance environment. Work with Samsara subject matter experts and account executives to inform responses to RFPs and maintain our knowledge base. Take ownership and responsibility for the entire RFP process for both government and private evaluators. Analyze customer RFP/requirements documents and develop proposal schedules and outlines/templates to control proposal development. Ensure compliance with customer's requirements and deadlines.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (Technical Writing, Business Strategy, English, Communications, Marketing, or related disciplines) or equivalent work experience.
Fluency in English and French is a strict requirement.
3-5 years of project management experience.
Experience with Proposal Management tools and software (Responsive, Loopio, etc).
2-3 years of writing or translation experience.
High-level writing skills to author and edit technical content.
Experience developing winning proposals and coordinating RFP responses in a tech or software sales environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with federal, state, and local government bidding processes and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to complex customer Request for Proposals (RFP) in English and French.
Effectively develop multiple proposals in a high-performance environment.
Work with Samsara subject matter experts and account executives to inform responses to RFPs and maintain our knowledge base.
Take ownership and responsibility for the entire RFP process for both government and private evaluators.
Analyze customer RFP/requirements documents and develop proposal schedules and outlines/templates to control proposal development.
Ensure compliance with customer's requirements and deadlines.

Benefits

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.