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Proposal Writer wanted | $75-$80k per year

Added 2020-03-20 15:59:16 +0000 UTC

RANDSTAD RISESMART IS LOOKING FOR A PROPOSAL WRITER.

Randstad RiseSmart is looking for a seasoned Proposal Writer to collaborate closely with our Sales Team to respond to formal RFPs, craft strategic proposals for new business opportunities, and participate in other strategic writing projects. The individual in this role will collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to gather information, synthesize business and technical concepts, and write original language that resonates with the intended audience while maintaining the highest quality standards, and proper handling of sensitive or confidential data. The Proposal Writer will report to the Senior Manager of Sales Operation.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer and editor who exhibits both sound business judgment and active listening skills. The role is both strategic and tactical. The Proposal Writer will be capable of crafting compelling narrative about the big picture while being meticulous about adhering to the prospective client’s instructions. This individual must be a critical thinker who can formulate a clear point of view on complicated issues and create well-structured narratives which resonate with the intended audience. They will also be data-driven in their approach to writing, with a willingness to take the initiative to gather any data that is necessary to enhance the story. This role involves frequent engagement with senior stakeholders and requires a candidate with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Salary is between $75,000 to $80,000 plus annual bonus. This role is fully remote.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Collaborate with the Sales team to respond to RFPs, produce client-facing documents, and participate in other strategic projects
Manage the content library, refreshing content on a regular basis
Work with internal subject matter experts to gather information, synthesize business and technical concepts, and write original language that drives decision-making at the highest levels of client organizations
Participate in needs analysis and solution architecture discussions to formulate written content which resonates with potential and existing clients
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline the narrative writing process and identify solutions to improve business processes
Propose and promote writing standards, and actively participate in creating mechanisms to scale writing best practices across the sales organization

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

3+ years of experience responding to RFPs and proposals
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University
Business-level English, both written and oral
The ability to collaborate with others and incorporate constructive feedback during the draft review process to produce superior work
Advanced MS Office skills
Excellent time management abilities with the ability to balance multiple priorities and prepare for the unexpected. Works well under pressure with tight deadlines
Agility and an openness to quickly changing course in a rapidly growing organization;
Prior experience working in the career transition industry or the desire and initiative to learn about the industry in detail
Self-motivated, flexible and focused on excellence.
Committed to and passionate about producing winning proposals

ABOUT RANDSTAD RISESMART

At Randstad RiseSmart, we’re in the business of changing lives. With a lean and fast start-up mentality and the stability and backing of our multinational parent company, Randstad, Randstad RiseSmart has disrupted the outplacement industry and leads in technology-enabled career transition services. And, ultimately our results speak for themselves: we have received enormous industry recognition, including Gartner’s “Most Innovative Company,” the “Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” Fortune’s “100 Best Companies for Women,” and Deloitte “Fast 500” – recognized as one of North America’s fastest growing technology companies with growth exceeding many impressive companies such as LinkedIn, Yelp, Marketo, Zillow, and ServiceNow.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, 401k (with match!), and stock purchase plan
Excellent work environment with an award-winning culture, Best Places to Work, Great Rated, Fortune’s “100 Best Companies for Women,” and check out our Glassdoor Rating of 4.0!
Opportunity to grow and contribute to Randstad RiseSmart's continued success in a highly visible role

Randstad RiseSmart is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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