Proposal Writer and Manager Woodinville, Washington, United States Job at Tbwa C
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Woodinville, WA, United States, 98072
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Role Overview:
BDA’s New Business Development team helps drive the company’s growth; we respond to Requests for Proposal, client renewals, and develop presentations to highlight the organization's capabilities and expertise. In short, we bring in new business and help retain existing accounts – and we happen to be the coolest team at BDA (if we do say so ourselves).
We are seeking a talented and experienced RFP Writer who excels in long-form writing, with a specific focus on creating persuasive and compelling business proposals that can span 40+ pages; must also have experience in managing multiple proposals at one time, and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that can require day-to-day pivots. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in crafting RFPs that resonate with both the customer’s needs and our company’s voice, driving successful outcomes in highly competitive environments.
Job Description:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for ensuring the submission of proposals that are compliant with RFP instructions and requirements.
• Must work within online proposal management systems frequently (Ariba, SAP, Workday, etc.)
• Manage the proposal-writing process from receipt of Request for Proposals (RFPs) (i.e. solicitations) through submission.
• Draft and edit Request for Proposal (RFP) responses; prepare written materials for editing and approval by supervisor and other team/company leadership.
• Proactively manage all Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) contributing to the proposal effort.
• Responsible for gaining necessary approvals and communicating in organized and concise manner.
• Ability to review comprehensive RFP documents and develop project management tools for assigning deliverables and tracking through completion.
• Collect, create, or edit assets for new business projects, proposals, and presentations (PPT, agendas, implementation schedules, etc.) using Microsoft Office software, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Teams & PowerPoint.
• Creative ideation and brainstorming with supervisor and/or team for presentation themes, messaging, gifting, etc.
• Meet client driven and interdepartmental deadlines through excellent organization skills and prioritization.
• Willing to participate in creative ideation regarding merchandise development for clients, and contribute to content development of client presentations.
• Manages the development of web comps; provides guidance, copy, etc., in partnership with internal web designer.
• Other duties as assigned (as we are a team who will pitch in to ensure our deadlines are met)
JOB SKILLS & TRAITS
• Detail oriented, extremely organized, good interpersonal skills for internal relationship-building
• Ability to write in the tone and style of NBD; ability to unify writing styles to create cohesive proposals
• Proactively seek information/guidance from internal subject matter experts and translate information into persuasive business writing
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and sound judgment
• Ability to prioritize work for meeting deadlines
• Ability and willingness to understand departments of BDA and navigate the organization to gather necessary information to accurately respond to RFIs and RFPs
• Ability to research and analyze the marketplace and/or accounts to find competitive information that can be included in strategic account documents
• Ability and enthusiasm for ideation and brainstorming
• Maintain positivity and can-do attitude during busy periods with heavy workloads
QUALIFICATIONS
• Significant experience in developing RFPs that are 40+ pages in length, with a focus on clear, detailed, and engaging content.
• Expertise in writing persuasive business proposals that effectively communicate our value proposition and competitive advantages.
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals at any given time.
• Ability to craft content that balances the customer’s perspective with the company’s voice, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Proven experience in managing the entire RFP cycle from conception through to final delivery.
• Ability and desire to work in dynamic setting; willing to pivot to the needs of the team and deliverables on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to incorporate all relevant inputs into the final RFP submission.
• Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, including project coordinators, to tailor the RFP for maximum business impact.
• High degree of competency using Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments as a trusted, autonomous, and resourceful self-starter.
• High level of emotional intelligence, with the capability to engage and collaborate effectively with senior executives and sales leaders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Goal-oriented with an obsession for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding deadlines, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time and to the highest standard.
Important to note: Please Know that we’ll ask for Samples of Previous writings (required) at a certain stage of our interview process.
Why Join us / Why this team?
• Join a dynamic team that values creativity, customer focus, and excellence in all aspects of RFP development.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the business.
• Opportunities for growth and development in a company that prioritizes continuous improvement and customer success.