Sr Associate - Proposal Creation

Grant Thornton; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in India is seeking a Proposal Creation Specialist within our Connected Sales & Marketing function to craft client-focused narratives that showcase our tax, audit, and advisory capabilities.

You will translate offerings into clear value propositions, collaborate with subject matter experts, and support the full proposal lifecycle from qualification to submission, using AI tools to accelerate research and drafting.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or similar roles.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear persuasive content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end proposal development process from initial intake to final delivery.
• Collaborate with business development teams and SMEs to craft tailored value propositions.
• Develop executive summaries, approach methodologies, and solution narratives.
• Curate bios, case studies, and qualification statements.
• Research industry trends, competitive positioning, and market insights.
• Incorporate AI tools to accelerate drafting, editing, summarizing, and research.
• Coordinate with pricing to integrate fee structures and scope descriptions.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with brand standards.
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Maintain and improve proposal content libraries and templates.
• Support proposal review sessions and implement stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Writing & Editing

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Proposal writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/English

Tools

Proposal automation software

Content management systems

Job description

As a Proposal Creation Specialist in our Connected Sales & Marketing function, you will get the opportunity to craft compelling, client-focused proposal narratives that showcase our firms tax, audit, and advisory capabilities to prospective clients. Working within the Connected Sales & Marketing Team, youll translate our offerings into clear value propositions, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop winning content, and support the full proposal lifecycle from qualification to submission. From day one, youll be empowered by our extensive knowledge resources, industry insights, and collaborative technology platforms to create proposals that differentiate our firm and drive business growth.

Your Day-to-Day May Include:

• Managing the end-to-end proposal development process from initial request intake through content creation to final delivery
• Collaborating with business development teams and subject matter experts to understand client needs, and craft tailored value propositions focused on winning strategies
• Developing compelling executive summaries, approach methodologies, and solution narratives that address specific client challenges
• Curating and customizing professional biographies, case studies, and qualification statements that showcase relevant expertise
• Researching industry trends, competitive positioning, and market insights to enhance proposal messaging and differentiation
• Incorporating AI tools into day-to-day proposal development activities to accelerate research, draft and refine content, summarize source materials, and improve workflow efficiency while applying sound judgment and quality review
• Coordinating with pricing specialists to integrate fee structures and scope descriptions that align with proposed solutions
• Ensuring quality control through rigorous editing, formatting, and compliance with firm brand standards and proposal requirements
• Managing multiple proposal projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintaining and continuously improving proposal content libraries, templates, and best practice resources
• Supporting proposal review sessions and incorporating feedback from stakeholders to strengthen final deliverables
• Other duties as assigned

You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or similar roles, preferably in professional services
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Experience with proposal automation software or content management systems preferred
• Experience using AI-enabled tools as part of daily work, including drafting, editing, summarizing, research support, content optimization, and productivity enhancement
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to prioritize competing demands
• Knowledge of professional services industry offerings and competitive landscape
• Exceptional collaborative skills with ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
• Outstanding communication abilities with experience coordinating with onshore teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and eagerness to stay current on industry trends
• Can travel as needed

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