Senior Marketing Proposal Writer

Plante Moran

Senior Marketing Proposal Writer crafting persuasive proposals and finalist presentations for Plante Moran, an audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm. Leading pursuit strategy, project delivery, and cross-functional proposal teams.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing persuasive proposals and managing complex sales processes, with strong capabilities in business writing and project management. Proficient in utilizing advanced Microsoft Office tools and AI technologies to deliver high-quality, compliant proposals on time.

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Proposal DevelopmentBusiness WritingProject ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Office SkillsClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentBusiness WritingProject ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Word SkillsAdvanced Microsoft PowerPoint SkillsAI Literacy in BusinessQorusDocs Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCoPilotQorusDocs

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCorporate EnvironmentSales StrategiesRFP ResponsesClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the pursuit process from start to finish by developing sales strategies and writing persuasive messages
Use research profiles, meetings, target-company information, and knowledge of the firm’s offerings to develop proposals
Collaborate with pursuit teams and manage large teams of service providers and stakeholders
Create proposals, RFP responses, presentations, and other sales deliverables
Serve as the central point of contact and lead project manager for assigned proposals
Manage multiple proposals, pursuits, presentations, and deliverables simultaneously
Facilitate client service professionals, graphic design resources, marketing professionals, and other pursuit resources
Deliver comprehensive, compliant responses on time that position Plante Moran as the first-choice firm
Develop persuasive content based on pursuit research, customer personas, buyer journeys, buyer groups, meetings, prior pursuits, and firm offerings
Engage additional firm resources to produce quality deliverables by deadlines
Lead finalist presentation preparation through all stages of a multi-stage selection process
Develop talking points and presentation deliverables with presenters
Lead and coach internal dry runs, provide constructive feedback, and finalize presentation materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 6+ years of increasing responsibility and demonstrable business writing experience
Experience developing proposals in a professional services or corporate environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, English, Journalism, Communications, or another related subject area
Degree from an accredited college or university
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Advanced Microsoft Word skills
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Literacy with AI use in a professional business environment, including CoPilot
Ability to work hours exceeding the standard 40-hour work week as a non-exempt employee
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English
QorusDocs experience preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Various pre-determined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for business-related use
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
Some contingent staff positions may elect health insurance
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff positions
Flexible and balanced working environment through the “Workplace for Your Day” model
Diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace commitment