Proposal Writer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $29 - $39 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Lakeshore Learning Materials

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1001 - 5000 employees

Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the most innovative manufacturers of educational materials in the country. Specializing in top-quality products for the home and classroom, we are a thriving multichannel organization with a robust web business, multiple catalogs for early learning and elementary programs, 60 store locations, plus a sales force that is second to none. Thanks to the daily contributions of the amazing people on our team, Lakeshore has experienced continuous growth since the day it was founded in 1954.

📋 Description

• Developing compelling proposals that win contracts and support the company’s growth • Thoroughly reviewing and interpreting bid requirements to develop customized responses that align with client needs and organizational capabilities • Partnering with stakeholders across sales, subject matter experts and creative to gather input and turn it into tailored proposal responses that win • Scheduling and leading discovery sessions with sales and subject matter experts to draft new content and refine existing content in support of the sales strategy for a specified customer • Writing new content and rewriting existing content to reflect the win strategy for a specific proposal, adhering to established writing standards • Crafting and refining sophisticated proposal responses and other communications that are compliant, persuasive and engaging • Editing final responses for spelling, grammar, style, formatting, consistency, voice and overall clarity • Consolidating information from multiple sources to ensure complete, accurate and cohesive bid responses • Conveying complex ideas in a clear, logical sequence that is easily understood by multiple audiences • Partnering with stakeholders across departments to incorporate feedback and technical input into bid responses • Managing multiple proposals at the same time, including kickoffs, deadlines and stakeholder check-ins • Collaborating with the design team to create graphics and visuals for bid responses that can be templatized to enhance presentation and impact • Maintaining the templates and content library that the broader Bid team uses, and contributing new content as new opportunities come in • Tailoring writing to effectively reach the intended audience

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree • 2 years of experience in a related field • 2 years of experience in proposal writing, capture management or a similar role • 2 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects • Strong understanding of the proposal development process with an ability to identify and apply strategic approaches • Exceptional writing, editing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and well-structured narratives • Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Comfort working independently and collaboratively, with a thoughtful and creative approach to problem solving • Proficiency in research methods, including effective use of digital research tools • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed to meet proposal deadlines, including occasional off-hours work • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro and TechSmith Snagit, with willingness to learn additional tools as required

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus eligible • Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding • Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) • Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest • On-site preschool for our employees’ children • On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs • Generous employee discount • Casual dress…and we really mean it