Proposal Writer

Dufry Careers•BETHESDA, MD

20h•$64,100 - $75,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant, and compelling written content and contributing to creative production. This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Requirements

The combination of education and professional experience must be 5 years
In a technical role: Requires 5 years of experience in roles closely related to proposal writing or business development support; proposal management and coordination function with experience engaged in retail and Food & Beverage environments
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, or a program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 5-year requirement
In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and precision
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
Basic visual design aptitude with interest in contributing to graphic and layout production
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals

Nice To Haves

familiarity with SharePoint and InDesign a plus
Familiarity with the RFP or proposal processes preferred

Responsibilities

At the direction of Proposal Directors, participates in the development, construction, and production of proposals across all phases including SOQs, RFQs, and RFPs
Crafts proposal sections that are clear, concise, accurate, and compliant with established templates and submission requirements, incorporating feedback from reviews through final submission; maintains consistency in language, tense, formatting, and overall presentation across proposal materials
Writes, edits, and formats proposal content including solution narratives, management approaches, technical descriptions, presentations, and supporting documentation
Gathers supporting information to craft responses to specific inquiries and information requests; facilitates cross-discipline coordination with Operations, Marketing & Communications, Business Development Finance, Legal, SMEs, and consultants
Contributes to creative production by assisting with layout, graphics support, infographic development, and visual integration within proposal documents
Ensures that content requested consistently meets scheduled milestones and submission deadlines
Analyzes RFIs and RFPs for customer requirements and develops compliant response content that fits the customer’s needs and addresses evaluation criteria
Archives proposal elements, project data, boilerplates, graphics, and templates; maintains and updates proposal-related artifacts including project summaries and supporting visuals