Bid & Proposal Editor

KOMPAN Inc Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

Job summary

KOMPAN Inc Americas is looking for a detail-oriented Bid & Proposal Editor in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on the quality and compliance of proposals submitted in response to RFPs, supporting the mission to deliver innovative playground and fitness solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and exceptional writing skills, working closely with analysts to craft impactful submissions, while ensuring all materials meet necessary requirements. The position offers an inclusive environment with various perks including comprehensive health plans and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for clarity and flow.
• Proficiency in multiple writing/editing applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Bid & Proposal Analysts with proposal content.
• Edit and tailor content for proposal compliance.
• Ensure proposals meet RFP requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Job description

KOMPAN U.S. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bid & Proposal Editor to elevate the quality, clarity, and compliance of written proposal materials submitted in response to formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from organizations nationwide.

This role directly supports our mission to deliver innovative playground and outdoor fitness solutions to communities across the country. Reporting directly to the Bid & Proposal Manager, Bid & Proposal Editor will work closely with our Bid & Proposal Analysts on projects within our North American market.

The Bid & Proposal Editor plays an important role in ensuring the quality, clarity, and compliance of proposal submissions in response to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other formal solicitations. This role is responsible for editing, refining and enhancing proposal content to produce persuasive, accurate and customer‑focused deliverables.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across more than 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer‑recycled plastics, and textile waste to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do

• Support Bid & Proposal Analysts by writing, editing, and packaging proposals
• Tailoring standard content and writing new content as it relates to the requirements set by the customer in the RFPs
• Ensure the proposal package has a consistent tone and structure based on the RFP requirements
• Ensure timely [digital or physical] submission of proposals that are in full compliance with the RFPs
• Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, and messaging within our digital libraries
• Coordinating with the Marketing Department on any new company content
• Provide support to cross‑functional colleagues as needed

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to improve clarity, flow, and grammar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign, and/or other equivalent applications for writing/editing/formatting proposals and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to efficiently communicate through software applications and cloud‑based platforms
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and organized to handle multiple proposals at once
• Highly organized, methodical, and detail‑focused
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills – collaborative, accommodating, and a great listener
• A background working with proposals, bids, RFP coordination, contracts, or similar is preferred but not required
• Experience working in the playground or construction industry is preferred but not required
• Experience working with education or public‑sector customers is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with AI systems and their application in writing or content development is preferred but not required

The ideal candidate is an attentive listener and an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. They are highly organized, comfortable working under strict deadlines, and adaptable when faced with incomplete or technical source material. They are also someone with a sharp eye for detail who is collaborative, proactive, and driven to achieve results.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.