Proposal Specialist

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $62.3k - $103.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Grainger

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1927

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor that operates primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. With a mission to "Keep the World Working", Grainger serves over 4. 5 million customers by offering around 2 million maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services, as well as access to millions of additional products through its online platforms. The company is recognized for its commitment to excellent service and innovative technology that enhances customer relationships and operational efficiency.

📋 Description

• Develop proposals and Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) responses communicating Grainger's value proposition • Partner with Sales, Customer Lifecycle Managers, and cross-functional teams to prepare accurate, compliant, customer-focused proposal responses • Lead proposal kick-off meetings and gather requirements, coordinate inputs, and develop responses aligned with customer requirements and sales strategy • Draft proposals and RFP/RFQ responses using approved Grainger content and standard language, customizing responses for customer requirements and business objectives • Apply knowledge of Grainger's products, services, and value proposition to prepare proposal content • Review customer requirements to identify contractual questions or potential risks • Collaborate with Legal or subject matter experts to resolve issues • Develop standard and non-standard proposal responses and support contract discussions as needed • Manage multiple proposal assignments and competing deadlines while maintaining quality, accuracy, and compliance

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in business administration, sales, communications or related field required • 2+ years experience in proposals, communications, Government segment or contracting required • Knowledge of proposal development, business writing, and customer communication practices • Experience developing proposal responses by adapting approved content and tailoring messaging to customer requirements • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Knowledge of AI-enabled productivity tools

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees • 6 company holidays per year • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required • Employee discounts • Tuition reimbursement • Student loan refinancing • Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools • Maternity support programs • Nursing benefits • Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents • Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents • Incentive target of up to 5%

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