Associate Proposals Specialist

IXL; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL is looking for an Associate Proposals Specialist in Raleigh-Durham, NC, to support its RFP and proposals strategy. You will collaborate with various departments to create compelling proposals that showcase IXL's educational products and mission.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and organized, bringing 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Your role will involve managing bidding opportunities and maintaining records while contributing to IXL's commitment to educational impact.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Request and screen bidding opportunities daily.
• Collaborate with various internal teams for proposal information.
• Track bid and proposals awards and follow up with purchasing departments.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Google Applications

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Tools

Adobe

SchoolWatch

Job description

## Associate Proposals Specialist### Raleigh-Durham, NCIXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for an Associate Proposals Specialist to support IXL's RFP and proposals strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with departments across the company to develop winning proposals and bids that effectively communicate IXL's product value and foster strong district and state partnerships.The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about IXL's mission to impact education.This position requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office.#### WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING* Request and screen bidding opportunities daily* Order supplies and proposals materials* Print, copy, ship, and track proposals and book samples* Complete online bid portal registration and questionnaires, and submit bids* Complete vendor registration forms and paperwork for proposals, support document formatting, and work with internal teams to collect necessary information* Collaborate with IXL sales, contracts, legal, marketing, HR, finance, IT, Security, and other teams to gather information and language needed for responses* Track bid and proposals awards, follow up with district purchasing departments, request evaluations, submit open records requests, synthesize win/loss data, and archive submitted proposals* Maintain contracts lists, track renewals, update pricing, as needed* Support ad hoc bid projects, as needed#### WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR* BA/BS and 1-3 years of experience in a related field* Strong written and oral communication skills* Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently* Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented* Quick learner who demonstrates initiative* Energetic, mature, positive person who works well independently and with a team* Experience with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe required* Experience with SchoolWatch and RFPs desired* Experience in K-12 education a plus#### ABOUT IXL LEARNINGIXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:* 1 in 4 students in the United States uses* provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages* is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects* is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resourcesOur mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.> *At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.*