Proposal Writer

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in Toronto is looking for a Proposal Writer. The role involves creating compelling proposals and supporting collateral, managing proposal processes, and engaging with senior management. Candidates should have extensive writing experience and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing proposals and pitch decks.
• Excellent business writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create professional proposals and case studies.
• Manage proposal responses and ensure clarity and effectiveness.
• Participate in trend analysis and proposal debriefings.

Skills

Photography

Proofreading

Fact check

Interviewing

AP Style

Journalism

SEO

Copywriting

Creative Writing

Wordpress

Blogging

Writing Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers

As one of Canadas leading commercial real estate services firms we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people clients and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact advance your career and collaborate with top-tier talent. Dont just take our word for it weve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists including Best Workplaces in Canada Best Workplaces for Women Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams among others.

• This position is for a Proposal Writer based in our Toronto offices

About the role

You are a concise direct and persuasive storyteller with a forensic attention to detail capable of producing professional client proposals using industry-standard software. You will be responsible for articulating how we can help our clients meet their real estate management needs while understanding brand guidelines . Working closely with the Associate Director Marketing and Communications REMS you will contribute to the timely delivery of proposals by writin g researching editing coordinating and formatting content into clear submissions that are responsive to client requirements. You will also write case studies sell sheets and other collateral to support business development.

Create professional high - quality compelling proposals that effectively educate and inspire action on the part of customers and prospects.

Strategically manage the proposal response including writing content and editing submissions to ensure the proposal is accurate concise and effective.

Write case studies sell sheets and other collateral as required to support business development.

Ensure the consistent and uniform application of Colliers standards and brand with respect to communication and applicable tasks undertaken.

Develop core content to be used in all proposal submissions.

Prepare and support proposal presentations / interviews.

Participate in trend analysis proposal debriefings and other similar opportunities to ensure continuous quality improvement and to identify enhancements for proposal content and processes.

Ensure management and follow - up of issues and information requests.

Communicate with senior - level managers and the executive team.

What you bring

Post - secondary degree in Communications Marketing Journalism English or equivalent work experience.

Advanced working knowledge of MS Office products including PowerPoint .

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software in particular InDesign is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in reading and responding to Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and developing proposal submissions and pitch decks.

Excellent business writing editing and proofreading skills.

An ability to express ideas and concepts compellingly and convincingly using text and graphics.

Self - starter with superior organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks track projects and meet deadlines.

Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously work under pressure meet tight deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion.

Comfortable working independently and with a team.

LI-KR1

Hybrid

What we offer :

Innovative projects : Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities drive our growth and make a tangible impact.

Career growth : Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation : Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture : Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives collaboration is key and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion : Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) where you can connect learn and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more : network : Join a global team of 23000 professionals across 70 countries where youll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants disability-related needs up to the point of undue hardship throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruitment team by email at .

Key Skills

Photography,Proofreading,Fact check,Interviewing,AP Style,Journalism,SEO,Copywriting,Creative Writing,Wordpress,Blogging,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1