Proposal Specialist

VSP Vision Care; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision Care is seeking a Proposal Strategist to develop strategic proposals for RFPs and lead proposal strategy meetings. The role requires collaboration with corporate and sales partners to create compelling responses that meet client requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications and at least 2 years of related experience in proposal writing and project management.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience.
• At least 2+ years of experience in communications work.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent RFPs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal strategy meetings for RFP development.
• Manage multiple RFPs and develop compelling proposal content.
• Evaluate and interpret RFP requirements and customize content.

Skills

Project management

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Strong writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Organization

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Word processing applications

Flowcharts

Spreadsheet applications

Desktop publishing applications

Job description

Develop strategic proposals in response to low to moderate complexity RFPs. Serve as proposal strategist by leading RFP strategy meetings that include appropriate corporate and field business partners and senior level management to develop proposal responses that are both compliant and compelling.

Develops proposals in response to RFPs received for clients and prospects in strategic business units

Responsible for collaborating with corporate and sales business partners to develop the most compelling proposals based on analysis of RFP requirements, client attributes, and related data points

Manage multiple concurrent RFPs, requiring outside resources and crossing divisions to produce the most effective, competitively positioned, client-focused proposals

Serve as project manager on each proposal and consult with corporate and division partners to develop compelling proposal content

Develop, document, and manage proposal project to ensure role clarity and timely response for each RFP

Evaluate and interpret RFP requirements/questions, as well as effective use of client-required systems (i.e., online RFP applications, etc.)

Understand and leverage product and competitor knowledge to customize client-focused content for each assigned proposal

Ensure all proposals are consistent to market positioning and approved key messages

Write and edit copy for strategic proposals

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience

2+ years’ experience in related communications work for a variety of mediums and customizing content to targeted audiences for technical or proposal writing

Demonstrated ability to use creative ideas to enhance communications projects

Project management, analytical and problem-solving ability

Verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to speak in group situations with clear and concise communication

Strong writing, editing, communication, presentation, organization, and planning skills

Ability to organize individual responsibilities for multiple tasks, resulting in the timely and accurate completion and delivery tasks

Proficiency with word processing, flowcharts, and spreadsheet applications

Excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperation amongst business partners and coordinate internal as well as external resource/workload

Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Ability to work with individuals from all levels of organization

Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing applications

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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