Proposal Development Lead

Summary

Join Resource Innovations' growing remote team as a Proposal Development Lead, preferably located in the Eastern or Central time zone. You will orchestrate the proposal development process, from RFP release to contract award, collaborating with subject matter experts and partners. Responsibilities include writing compelling proposal content, managing schedules, utilizing sales management tools, and ensuring compliance with RFP requirements. This role is crucial for securing new business and retaining existing clients. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with proven experience in proposal development and strong writing skills. Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications, or related field OR 5+ years demonstrated and related experience in writing and editing large, complex proposals, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience developing, writing, producing, and managing materials in response to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/RFAs
• Experience with internet research, SharePoint, Salesforce, and advanced abilities in the Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong writing skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development process from RFP receipt through submission including writing owning and writing content for all sections and participating in post-submission activities in a fully virtual environment working collaboratively with subject matter experts, sales leads, and external partners
• Develop and uphold proposal development schedule
• Write RFP-compliant proposal content that is persuasive, compelling, and supports strategies and win themes using proposal content library and new content developed through interviews with subject matter experts
• Maintain and update critical sales management tools including Salesforce and SharePoint
• Follow internal capture planning, proposal development, and presentation development processes and procedures
• Provide technical writing, editing, and/or proofreading as needed
• Coordinate approvals for pricing and any exceptions or deviations from Resource Innovations’ standing operating procedures
• Process complex technical information and create customized, persuasively written text / graphics for inclusion in a proposal
• Produce, assemble, ship, upload, and/or otherwise deliver proposals on time in accordance with RFP/RFI requirement
• Support post-submission requests such as developing responses to clarification questions, participating in presentation development, and archiving information
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in writing and communications for technical, service-oriented companies
• Knowledge of demand side management, demand response, or other energy engineering and efficiency programs
• Located in the Central or Eastern time zone
• InDesign or other desk top publishing application
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a leadership role

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications
• Three weeks paid vacation per year
• Paid holidays
• A 401(k) plan with employee matching funds
• A discretionary bonus
• An overall comprehensive benefits package