Proposal Writer

Elior

Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 72,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Proposal Writer to shape compliant, visually engaging responses to RFPs across market segments. You will partner with Business Development Directors and cross-functional teams to reflect our brand, capabilities, and vision with clarity and impact.

You'll manage multiple proposals from planning through delivery, leveraging InDesign and templates, while ensuring high-quality grammar, tone, and storytelling to help win new business and strengthen client partnerships.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
4+ years of professional experience in proposal development, marketing, or business development support.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Partner with BDDs to develop compliant RFP responses.
Lead development of non-RFP proposal materials leveraging templates and content.
Manage multiple proposal projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Write, edit, and refine proposal content for clarity and brand alignment.
Ensure all deliverables meet high standards in grammar, readability, and tone.
Suggest improvements to proposal storytelling, structure, and effectiveness.
Use Adobe InDesign to create visually engaging proposal documents.
Maintain brand consistency in graphics, layout, typography.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

InDesign proficiency

MS Office & Loopio

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, SharePoint)

Loopio

Job description

Join Elior North America and play a vital role in driving our growth through strategic, high-impact proposals. As a Proposal Writer, you’ll collaborate with Business Development Directors (BDDs) and cross-functional partners to craft compelling, compliant, and visually engaging responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) across all market segments.

You’ll bring creativity, organization, and strategic thinking to every stage of the proposal process — from planning and writing to design and final delivery. In this role, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate diverse contributors, and ensure that every proposal reflects our brand, capabilities, and vision with clarity and precision.

Reporting to the Proposal Segment Lead, you will directly contribute to the company’s growth strategy by delivering high-quality proposals that help us win new business and strengthen client partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Partner with BDDs to develop clear, concise, and compliant RFP responses tailored to client needs.
Lead the development of non-RFP proposal materials, leveraging templates, existing content, and repository resources.
Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, balancing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Content Creation & Quality Assurance

Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice and messaging.
Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards in grammar, punctuation, readability, and tone.
Suggest new approaches and enhancements to improve proposal storytelling, structure, and effectiveness.

Design & Presentation

Use Adobe InDesign to create visually engaging proposal documents within standardized brand templates.
Ensure proposals maintain brand consistency in graphics, layout, typography, and design elements.
Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of proposal assets, including photos, templates, and supporting materials.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a central point of contact for proposal contributors, coordinating input from cross-functional teams.
Communicate progress and updates clearly throughout the proposal lifecycle to ensure alignment and transparency.
Provide guidance and expertise to internal partners, serving as a resource for proposal best practices.

Process Improvement & Continuous Growth

Contribute to ongoing improvements in proposal development workflows, tools, and templates.
Explore opportunities to enhance visual presentation, streamline content creation, and strengthen proposal win strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
4+ years of professional experience in proposal development, marketing, or business development support.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in InDesign, and Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, SharePoint), Loopio
Proven ability to collaborate across decentralized, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the foodservice, hospitality, or facilities management industries.
Familiarity with APMP best practices or similar proposal management methodologies.
Strong conceptual design skills with a high-level understanding of layout and typography principles.

Work Location:

This position can be based in our Minneapolis, MN office and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

1515 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role ranges from $70,000 to $72,000, commensurate with experience.