Proposal Specialist

TransPerfect; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A language and technology solutions provider is seeking a Proposals Specialist in Chicago, IL. This role emphasizes B2B writing and collaboration to create winning proposals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive compensation and requires a portfolio submission. Join a dynamic team and contribute to business success through effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in strategic proposal writing.
• Experience managing enterprise-level RFP responses.
• Ability to self-review work for clarity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit strategic, client-focused RFP responses.
• Ensure content quality by reviewing work for clarity and consistency.
• Partner with sales teams to gather information and clarify goals.

Skills

B2B writing

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Editing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Are you a skilled writer with a sales mindset and knack for collaboration? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your ability to craft compelling content can directly influence business success? Join TransPerfect as a Proposals Specialist and take a leading role in developing strategic, high-impact RFPs and proposals for a global innovator in language, technology, and AI solutions.

About TransPerfect:

TransPerfect helps the world’s biggest brands reach audiences everywhere by combining language expertise with cutting-edge technology. With a global footprint and a collaborative culture, we empower our team members to grow their skills while supporting high-impact work across industries. From life sciences and legal to media and gaming, we’re helping organizations everywhere connect across languages, cultures, and markets.

Position Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional who excels in B2B writing and leading RFP development. The Proposals Specialist will collaborate with sales teams and senior leadership to develop well-organized, winning proposals and RFP responses. This role requires someone who is strategic, process-oriented, and systems-minded—ready to bring structure, creativity, and best practices to a traditionally siloed process.

This position plays a central role in elevating the quality and consistency of our proposals and improving win rate. Ideal candidates will possess sales instincts, the ability to shape complex information into persuasive messaging, and experience managing enterprise-level RFP responses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and develop strategic, client-focused RFP responses and proposals.
• Take ownership of content quality by reviewing your work for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Partner with sales and internal teams to gather information, clarify goals, and shape narrative direction.
• Maintain and continuously improve the library of responses to frequently asked questions.
• Tidy and standardize formatting in Microsoft Word documents, ensuring visual consistency, readability, and compliance with branding guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with submission procedures, archiving, and quality control.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in strategic proposal writing/editing and RFP management or a related role in sales, sales support, or any position requiring persuasive writing.
• Demonstrated ability to self-review and refine work to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand and proposal objectives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with leadership and sales teams.
• Dynamic, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent formatting skills in Word and Excel

Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio of their work and should be prepared to complete a writing and proofreading assessment as part of the evaluation process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Translation and Localization

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