OPTASY is hiring a
Proposal Manager Business Development Strategist in Canada

Summary

The job is for a Proposal Coordinator/Business Development Strategist with at least 4 years of experience in Drupal proposals. The role involves analyzing RFP requirements, writing proposal narratives, executive summaries, and cover letters, liaising with internal teams, maintaining proposal content databases, and working with the development team to ensure deliverables are provided on time. The company offers a casual/laid-back work environment, growth opportunities, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and remote work.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Writing or Journalism
• 4+ years’ experience as a business writer, preferred with 3-5 years as a proposal writer in a professional services firm
• Experience in writing proposals for Drupal projects
• Superior English writing skills: ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and effectively in the current business environment (no marketing-speak/jargon)
• Exceptional research, editing and proofreading skills are essential
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with others to collect information needed for proposals
• Self-starter with excellent project management skills: ability to prioritize tasks and track projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate successfully in a team environment
• Stakeholder of the Firm: sincerely committed to helping the Firm succeed, demonstrated with a positive attitude
• Flexible: as position, workload and expectations shift

Responsibilities

• Analyze/interpret RFP requirements
• Review and research information about prospective clients’ needs
• See to the completion of the RFP response
• Ensure RFP process is followed and timelines are defined and communicated
• Liaise with multiple individuals internally
• Serve as the master editor of proposals to convert contributors’ content into a cohesive document with a clear, single voice
• Write proposal narratives, executive summaries and cover letters, ensuring the Firm's brand and messaging is consistent
• Assist in maintaining proposal content database and completed proposals
• Ensure proposal materials are properly sourced and maintained
• Work with the Development team to ensure they are able to provide the required deliverables required for each opportunity and hold them to their deliverable dates
• Work with a Project Manager from the Development team to ensure that all deliverable concerns (i.e. schedule, scope, budget, etc.) are being delivered by them to round out the bid response

Preferred Qualifications

French is considered an asset

Benefits

• 3 weeks/year paid vacation
• REMOTE work