Proposal Specialist (Bilingual)

ENGINEERINGUK; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Proposal Specialist, where your creativity and strategic thinking will help shape compelling proposals that resonate with clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for writing with project management skills in a collaborative environment. You'll be at the forefront of crafting persuasive proposals that not only represent our firm's value but also contribute to our clients' success. With a focus on diversity and a culture that celebrates innovation, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organization. Embrace the challenge and elevate your career with us!

Benefits

Generous Base Pay

Paid Vacation Time

4 Paid Personal Days

Group Pension Plan with 4% Matching

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Assistance

Firm Sponsored Social Events

Exclusive Access to Perks and Discounts

Flexible Dress Code

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in proposal management or related fields.
• Bilingual with superior written and verbal French skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage client proposals that align with company strategy.
• Coordinate proposal development from start to finish, ensuring timelines are met.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Collaboration Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University Degree in Business or Related Field

Diploma in Communications or Related Field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Dynamics 365

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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This bilingual opportunity is also available on MNP’s Postes avec expérience job board in French. Please submit one application only to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you.

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Proposal Management team as a Specialist. This diverse team of professionals understands and responds to client needs while positioning MNP as the service provider of choice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll create engaging, refined and persuasive client proposals that directly contribute to the success of our firm and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bid search sites and disseminate information to key team members
• Follow up with the bid recipients on bid decisions
• Participate in Go/No-Go process to evaluate which projects to pursue
• Help the proposal team to identify winning strategies by understanding the buyer’s needs and challenging the status quo
• Create proposals that are customized and tailored to the decision maker
• Coordinate the proposal development process from Go/No-Go stage to final delivery which includes:
  • kick-off
  • strategy development
  • writing review and approval
  • tracking proposal metrics
  • liaising with contributors
  • proposal submission
• Create proposal drafts and coordinate internal stakeholders to address project and client needs while best representing our firm’s value proposition
• Facilitate a high level of collaboration between MNP stakeholders to produce proposals, presentations, and other marketing material in line with our Firm’s brand standards
• Understand and apply win themes and the winning strategy to proposal submissions
• Manage proposal schedules to ensure timelines are met
• Collaborate with proposal team members to create and manage proposal content and resumes
• Comply with, and use, the company database to track all proposal information required to develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Ensure proposal data is accurate and updated in real-time
• Develop and send conflict-of-interest emails
• Research new ideas and participate in proposal debriefings to continuously improve processes
• Act as a training resource and brand ambassador by actively sharing proposal best practices and learnings

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• A university degree or diploma in business, communications, creative writing, journalism or another related field
• Superior written and verbal French language skills, with English considered a strong asset
• Project management skills with the ability to work efficiently and multitask deadlines within short timeframes
• Proven analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to write and develop innovative, compelling, and persuasive proposals
• Strong technical writing skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, both formally and informally
• Solid proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Dynamics 365
• Any of the following would be considered an asset:
  • An Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) designation
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
  • Prior experience with the creation, coordination, and delivery of proposals in a consulting or professional services sector

MyRewards@MNP
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP
We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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