Event Proposal Manager

Maritz; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid parental leave

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Year end holiday closure

and more!

Job summary

Maritz is a virtual employer seeking a seasoned presales/proposal leader to guide responses to complex client RFPs. You will collaborate across functions, perform in-depth client research, and construct timelines that keep the process moving, delivering compelling proposal responses.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, industry and product knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple inputs into strategic recommendations while maintaining a focus on timely, high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in related professional field required.
• Experience in a project management role dealing with services is preferred; or similar Maritz experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and strategic leadership skills.
• Solution oriented person; familiarity and understanding of strategy development preferred.
• Strong understanding of Maritz products, services, operations, and overall approach to business preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with an ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
• Professional written and oral communications skills with proven ability to present strategic recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other subject matter experts as the lead across all functional areas to create the best strategic response to client RFP (Request for Proposal).
• Performs client research to ensure a competitive edge to the response.
• Constructs timeline and sets up continuous touch points during the proposal process.
• Collects input from many sources and creates a persuasive and powerful proposal response.
• Leads the presale team in more complex and strategic client requests that require integrating multiple functional areas and possibly other Maritz business units or vendors.
• Integrates industry, technical and product/service expertise for a more comprehensive proposal response.
• H e l p s t o e x p a n d Experience Design strategies within the pre‑sale team.
• Continuously maintains knowledge and expertise of new processes, technology and service offerings within the Company, and applicable industry trends or innovations.

Skills

Collaboration

Strategic leadership

Solution oriented

MS Office

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation — they’ve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource. Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact. And we’ve brought this human-first design inward – intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully.

In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being. We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborates with other subject matter experts as the lead across all functional areas to create the best strategic response to client RFP (Request for Proposal).
• Performs client research to ensure a competitive edge to the response.
• Constructs timeline and sets up continuous touch points during the proposal process.
• Collects input from many sources and creates a persuasive and powerful proposal response.
• Leads the presale team in more complex and strategic client requests that require integrating multiple functional areas and possibly other Maritz business units or vendors.
• Integrates industry, technical and product/service expertise for a more comprehensive proposal response.
• Helps to expand Experience Design strategies within the pre‑sale team.
• Continuously maintains knowledge and expertise of new processes, technology and service offerings within the Company, and applicable industry trends or innovations.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.
• 7 plus years of experience in related professional field required.
• Experience in a project management role dealing with services is preferred; or similar Maritz experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and strategic leadership skills.
• Solution oriented person; familiarity and understanding of strategy development preferred.
• Strong understanding of Maritz products, services, operations, and overall approach to business preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with an ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
• Professional written and oral communications skills with proven ability to present strategic recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Things You Should Know

• This position has no direct reports.
• This is a virtual role.

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Year end holiday closure
• and more!

View all details at: www.MaritzBenefits.com

Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

No calls or agencies please.

Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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At Maritz, we help companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform at their best, including employees, customers, and channel partners. Through three client‑facing solution groups — Maritz Business Events Solutions, Maritz Engagement Solutions, Maritz Automotive Solutions— we design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact. Our fourth solution, Global Business Solutions, enables our client‑facing solution groups through strategic, technological and operational infrastructure. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences that connect, motivate, and drive results for our clients and their audiences. At Maritz, we value people and care deeply about your experience. Please remember; we never ask for money, only communicate from a @maritz.com email address, and you’ll always have a virtual or in‑person conversation before any offer. For official opportunities, visit www.maritz.com/careers, and report any suspicious activity.