Senior Proposal Writer

Truist

Senior Proposal Writer responsible for RFP strategy and content management at Wholesale Payments. Leading cross-departmental collaboration and proposal execution for client-centric solutions.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proposal writing skills with a focus on high-complexity, high-revenue deals, while effectively collaborating across departments to develop client-centric strategies and narratives. Proficient in project management methodologies and skilled in creating impactful visual presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal WritingProject ManagementClient-Centric Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced StorytellingCross-Departmental Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingProject ManagementContent DevelopmentRFP ManagementCompliance ReviewClient Needs AnalysisVisual Content CreationEditingNarrative DevelopmentAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCollaboration ToolsPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Bid SolicitationProposal ComplianceHigh-Dollar Revenue DealsStakeholder EngagementWin Themes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the strategy and execution of bid solicitations that help Wholesale Payments win new and retain existing business
Leads the end-to-end management on highly complex and larger revenue customized, client-centric requests for proposals (RFPs)
Creating and updating content, developing and managing project plans, developing win themes, writing customized cover letters and executive summaries
Collaborating with proposal team and subject matter experts, supporting content management, verifying proposal compliance
Adhering to Truist/industry business practices and protocols to meet all deadlines
Initiating and executing enhancements, leading team projects, training new hires and business partners, supporting leadership, and serving as a proposal subject matter expert (SME)
Reviewing and analyzing high-profile, complex, high revenue bid solicitation documents to understand requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria
Identifying and escalating potential bid issues, addressing all terms and conditions, mandatory requirements, and exceptions
Establishing project timelines and priorities based on RFP requirements, workload, risk and quality assurance reviews
Conducting research into clients to understand the opportunity and strategy
Developing agenda, questions, assignments, and internal timeline in preparation for kickoff call
Leading call with deal team to define strategy and win themes, assign tasks, and communicate deadlines
Researching, writing, and editing tailored proposal content, including cover letters and executive summaries
Sourcing responses from library and coordinating with SMEs as needed
Tailoring proposal responses and sections with win themes, value propositions, and differentiators
Updating opportunities in Salesforce and following up on outcomes
Working collaboratively across the organization, developing strong relationships with sales, product, and other SMEs
Adhering to all policies and procedures, submitting compliant proposals on time
Managing multiple complex RFPs simultaneously, keeping deal teams and deliverables on track
Acting as a SME within the team to provide guidance, training, and backup support
Researching and initiating fresh ideas that enhance process, content, and proposals based on industry best practices
Supporting efforts to train team and lead projects in coordination with management and business objectives
Advanced expertise PowerPoint; able to create high‑impact visual assets and presentation materials with strong design strategy and storytelling
Ability to translate content into impactful visuals for proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing or equivalent education and related work experience
Seven years of recent proposal writing for highly complex, high-dollar revenue deals
Experience working collaboratively within a cross-departmental team and all levels of an organization
Ability to synthesize client needs/pain points with Truist solutions and define strategy
Advanced skills in storytelling and creating strategic narratives with compelling written and visual content
Mastery of the English language, grammar, punctuation
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to ask relevant questions, understand stakeholder inputs, and develop client-centric win themes
Proficiency with project management methodologies, collaboration tools, and proposal workflows
Deep understanding of complex bids requiring input from legal, compliance, and various internal groups for review and approvals
Ability to craft client-centric responses and narratives to articulate custom solution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
disability, accidental death and dismemberment
tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
no less than 10 days of vacation
10 sick days
paid holidays