Proposal Writer

Entro; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entro in Toronto is seeking a Proposal Writer to support business development across its offices. You will translate client challenges into compelling proposals for experiential graphic design services, coordinating inputs from SMEs and pursuing opportunities across sectors.

The role requires strong communication, writing, and coordination skills, with experience using Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office. A fast-paced team enviro nment and collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience in a sales, business development or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibility.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Keynote.
• Excellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business processes.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, manage changing needs and priorities, and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a very fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working within the AEC industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal preparation and submission.
• Read, summarize, and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit team.
• Organize kick off meetings, review sessions, and final document distribution prior to submission.
• Write, review and edit unique proposal material.
• Set content deadlines with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Work with the Proposal Manager to strategize on proposal win themes and proposal content.
• Coordinate and lead weekly proposal team meetings.
• Work with external partners to obtain input and relevant information for proposal development.
• Record and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Communicate with clients and partners to coordinate proposal interviews.
• Develop custom presentations and coordinate internal meetings for proposal interviews.
• Act as the single point of contact for all RFP, RFPQ, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communications.
• Work with the Business Development Team to develop custom sales materials.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Relationship building

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Toronto office is seeking a Proposal Writer!

This individual will produce proposals to support business development in all of Entro’s offices. The ideal candidate has a rich understanding of the design process, an appreciation of how to sell design (specifically experiential graphic design services) and the ability to translate client challenges into compelling proposals to win new work.

At Entro, we understand our strength is our people. We believe that the key to our success is a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures our team members. As a design firm, we solve problems, create interest and tell stories. We cherish curiosity, talent, collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work. We collectively celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.

We are a multidisciplinary firm able to explore ideas, options, life experiences, and cultures to provide Creativity and Delight in all that we do. We offer a flexible work environment of ‘give and take’ to tend to our personal commitments and interests. We encourage our employees to be their best self, personally and professionally, so we can grow together. We are dedicated to innovation and collaboration. We are compassionate about all that we touch; at home, at work, and within our communities – because it’s the right thing to do.

• If you are passionate about design and have an inherent curiosity about how design influences our world, we’d like to hear your perspective.
• If you are looking for peers with diverse backgrounds and diverse skill sets, look no further.
• If you enjoy being part of award-winning projects, we’ll introduce you to our vast roster of clients across many sectors.
• If you appreciate a shared success then we will support and applaud you, your success is our success.
• If you’re interested in joining leaders in the experiential design space, then Entro is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate proposal preparation and submission:
• Read, summarize, and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit team.
• Organize kick off meetings, review sessions, and final document distribution prior to submission;
• Write, review and edit unique proposal material.
• Set content deadlines with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Work with the Proposal Manager to strategize on proposal win themes and proposal content.
• Coordinate and lead weekly proposal team meetings.
• Work with external partners to obtain input and relevant information for proposal development.
• Record and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Communicate with clients and partners to coordinate proposal interviews.
• Develop custom presentations and coordinate internal meetings for proposal interviews.
• Act as the single point of contact for all RFP, RFPQ, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communications.
• Work with the Business Development Team to develop custom sales materials.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years experience in a sales, business development or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibility.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Keynote.
• Excellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business processes.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, manage changing needs and priorities, and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a very fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working within the AEC industry is considered an asset.