K-12 RFP Proposal Strategist

Cengage Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Proposal Writer to manage the RFP process for K-12 learning markets. You will coordinate with sales, marketing, and product teams to craft winning proposals, ensure compliant responses, and drive on-time submissions that reflect Cengage’s standards.

You will contribute to a content library, audit messaging, and streamline templates and templates for scalable proposals. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and delivery within tight timelines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in proposal management with sales support or writing.
• BA/BS in writing, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Ability to serve as team mentor to coordinate proposal efforts simultaneously within tight timeframes.
• Prior success in developing, implementing, and evaluating proposals that balance user needs with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the RFP process from start to finish, including RFP vetting, strategy calls, content collaboration, editing, and proposal preparation.
• Analyze RFP bid to determine compliant response structure and format.
• Generate detailed response plans, schedules, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with proposal specifications.
• Delegate tasks to team members as appropriate.
• Partner with the Sales team to create innovative approaches and deliverables to differentiate proposals to assure a winning first impression.
• Identify gaps in the current RFP response model strategy, then propose new insights and secure support from internal partners to implement improvements within the processes, systems, and/or templates.
• Track, evaluate, and improve RFP responses based on customer feedback, sales needs, and market research.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

Skills

Proposal mgmt

Sales support

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Written comms

Interpersonal

Time management

Mentorship

Education

BA/BS in writing

Tools

Responsive

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Proposal Writer to manage the RFP process for K-12 learning markets. You will coordinate with sales, marketing, and product teams to craft winning proposals, ensure compliant responses, and drive on-time submissions that reflect Cengage’s standards.

You will contribute to a content library, audit messaging, and streamline templates and templates for scalable proposals. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and delivery within tight timelines.