Director, Proposals & Market Intelligence (Remote)

Open Up Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (employer-paid)

Dental (employer-paid)

Vision (employer-paid)

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Open Up Resources, part of Activate Learning, is seeking a Director of Research & Proposals to lead high-quality responses to national and state proposals, expanding access to curricula across the country. The role will strategically guide research on competitors and trends and coordinate cross-functional teams to support sales objectives.

You will oversee the RFP process, collaborate with the EVP/VP of Sales, and ensure timely, accurate submissions while aligning with organizational goals and

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading strategic, national account engagement or sales in K-12 education.
• Strong understanding of district and state adoption proposals cycles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience engaging with large urban school districts.
• Background in educational technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow the proposals team.
• Manage all aspects of RFP responses and deadlines.
• Coordinate content accuracy with Academics and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee Adoptions/RFP Committee and state adoption processes.
• Ensure timely submission of samples and contracts with districts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coaching

Budget management

Tools

Online Bid Portals

Content Library Management

Analytics tools

Job description

Open Up Resources, part of Activate Learning, is seeking a Director of Research & Proposals to lead high-quality responses to national and state proposals, expanding access to curricula across the country. The role will strategically guide research on competitors and trends and coordinate cross-functional teams to support sales objectives.

You will oversee the RFP process, collaborate with the EVP/VP of Sales, and ensure timely, accurate submissions while aligning with organizational goals and