
Proposal Writer
The Suddath Companies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Jacksonville • Connecticut, Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Proposal Writer is responsible for supporting the Client Solutions team with persuasive, response-focused content for a range of projects, including RFIs, RFPs, presentations and miscellaneous sales communications for prospective and current clients.
- Manage and schedule resources, project timelines and production efforts to ensure timely completion and submission of RFX and presentation projects
- Work closely with the Client Solutions Teams (Business Development/Account Management) in reviewing RFI/RFPs to determine the scope of each project and identify the key deliverables
- Collaborate with Client Solutions, pricing, legal, operations and other subject matter experts (SMEs) on the best ways to represent our solutions, service offerings in proposals and presentations
- Develop clear and concise written content that effectively communicates Sterling Lexicon's value proposition and solutions
- Deliver proposal responses to the SVP, Sales/or Client Solutions Team within agreed deadlines, escalating issues where required
- Ensure proposals are tailored to the specific needs of each client, showcasing our ability to meet and exceed their exact tender requirements
- Attend bid kick-off meetings and follow up meetings to ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain the proposal toolkit, ensuring the latest templates and documents are always available and up to date
- Assist with optimizing and maintaining HubSpot CRM to ensure data hygiene, streamline workflows, and enhance usability for business development and marketing teams.
- Leverage AI tools within the CRM to support business development efforts, improve efficiency, and drive actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure CRM data accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in crafting marketing-style copy that aligns with SEO best practices, driving organic traffic and improving search engine rankings.
- Develop and refine a variety of marketing assets, including advertising copy, landing pages, sales collateral, and case studies, to support lead generation and brand positioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English preferred; 3 to 5 years in related marketing, journalism, communications or bid writing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert technical writing and content editing experience required
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficiency in HubSpot CRM
- Strong understanding of marketing strategies, including SEO and LMO.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives around service offerings and key differentiators.
- Excellent research and analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making
Benefits
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
- Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
technical writingcontent editingmarketing strategiesSEOLMOwritingstorytellingresearchanalytical skills
Soft skills
persuasive communicationcollaborationproject managementtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in English