Proposal Manager

Motorola Solutions; Remote; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communication technology provider is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the creation of persuasive sales proposals while coordinating with a project team and subject matter experts. This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and strong communication skills. Candidates will ideally have experience in marketing or project management. The position is fully remote and offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $82,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more.

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of marketing or similar experience.
• Associate's degree with 4+ years of similar experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of relevant experience without degree is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Guide project team in creating persuasive sales proposals.
• Analyze customer RFPs to understand requirements.
• Coordinate team responsibilities and meetings.
• Develop various sales documents including project justifications.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Persuasive writing

Strong multi-tasking skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Background in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Proposal generative tools (e.g., Responsive)

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Delivering more than 2,000 customer-focused proposals a year, Proposal Solutions provides its customers the latest in communications technology and public safety offerings. Our products and services help government, public safety and commercial customers improve their operations through increased effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of their workforce.

Job Description

Note: This is a fully remote position, open to candidates residing anywhere in the U.S. While not required, candidates located within driving distance of one of our nationwide offices are preferred.

Overview

The Proposal Manager is responsible for guiding a project team in creating persuasive sales proposals that highlight company advantages. Further, the Proposal Manager will ensure that RFP responses are crafted to customer questions, and will coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure each document is both accurate and compelling. The following responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate sales proposals
• Analyze customer request for proposals (RFP) to understand requirements
• Identify opportunities and challenges in order to craft winning responses
• Coordinate team responsibilities, schedule meetings, and set timelines
• Organize content into a well-formatted, cohesive document
• Develop a variety of sales documents (e.g., letters, project justifications, etc.)
• Review competitor materials to regularly enhance sales deliverables
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and collaborate

Specific Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Preferably a background in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in persuasive writing
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Suite, AI tools, familiarity with proposal generative tools (like Responsive)

Target Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of marketing, communications, writing, sales, proposal/project management or similar business experience
• OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of marketing, communications, writing, sales, proposal/project management or similar business experience
• OR 6+ years of marketing, communications, writing, sales, proposal/project management or similar business experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Please note that employer sponsorships for work permit is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.