Proposal Writer

Gilder Search Group; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Team-oriented culture

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Uwill is seeking a Proposal Writer to support sales, product, and marketing teams. Hybrid, full-time role reporting to the SVP of Customer Operations and Support.

You will create proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and other documentation that communicates our value proposition and technical elements. Responsibilities include overseeing proposal materials from drafting to submission, tailoring content to strategy, building a knowledge base, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Strong writing and proofreading ability.
• Proficient in Google Docs and RFP software.
• MS Word proficiency.
• Excellent organizational and collaborative skills.
• Experience in responding to RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and submission of proposal materials.
• Manage timeline and deadlines across teams.
• Customize materials to sales strategy.
• Draft proposals from existing content.
• Build cross-department relationships.
• Establish win/loss debrief process.
• Manage contributor and reviewer roles.

Skills

Excellent writing

Proofreading

Communication

Organizational skills

Research

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Docs

RFP software

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Title: Proposal Writer

Position Status: Hybrid, Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000-100,000

About Uwill

Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges, schools, and students. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection 24/7/365, prescription management, on-demand medical support, basic needs assistance, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. Uwill supports more than 4 million students at 500+ institutions worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the SVP of Customer Operations and Support, the Proposal Writer will work closely with the sales, product, and marketing teams, as well as other teams within the organization. The primary goal of the Proposal Writer will be to create documents to effectively communicate our value proposition and technical elements. Types of documentation this position will oversee include sales proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and general documentation in support of sales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and submission of a variety of proposal materials (RFPs, RFIs, PPTs, etc.), supporting the entire lifecycle of the documentation process, from scheduling and first draft creation to submission.
• Segment projects into discrete steps and establish, communicate, and manage a timeline with consideration for internal and external deadlines.
• Customize all materials based on the sales strategy, incorporating appropriate brand messaging.
• Generate first draft proposals by drawing from the existing content, with the end goal of establishing a comprehensive response database.
• Cultivate critical relationships across the organization in various departments, including sales, marketing, product, counselor success, clinical affairs, and account management.
• Build a process for win/loss debriefings to ensure that lessons learned are appropriately captured and communicated.
• Manage contributor and reviewer roles according to the strategy and project timeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Experienced writer with excellent proofreading skills (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax errors).
• Comfort with Google Docs as well as RFP software tools
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple demands.
• Solid research and proposal writing experience.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy.
• Demonstrated success in responding to RFPs.
• Maintains a sense of urgency in driving projects to successful completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• A team-oriented culture with a supportive supervisory team and accessible leadership team
• Opportunities for advancement within our unique company

As one of the fastest-growing companies in Massachusetts, you will be challenged to build your skills and take on increasing responsibility. Our office environment is open, collaborative, fast-paced, and high-energy.

Uwill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thrive because of the diversity of our employees. At Uwill, people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are always welcome. We foster an environment of mutual respect and do not tolerate any discrimination. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.