Proposal Writer (Remote)

Lakeshore Learning Materials; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid leave for new parents

Excellent medical/dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company 1%

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool for employees’ kids

On-site employee gym

Employee discount

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Proposal Writer to develop compelling proposals that win contracts and support growth. You will refine proposal materials, manage stakeholder input, and produce clear, persuasive responses for complex bids, while coordinating deadlines across teams.

The role emphasizes strong writing, collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail, with standard PST hours and opportunity to shape winning content across sales, SMEs, and creative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of experience in a related field.
• 2 years of experience in proposal writing, capture management or a similar role.
• 2 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects.
• Ability to consistently work Pacific Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reviewing bid requirements to develop customized responses.
• Partnering with stakeholders to gather input and turn it into tailored proposals.
• Leading discovery sessions with sales and SMEs to draft content for a customer.
• Writing and rewriting content to reflect the win strategy for a proposal.
• Editing final responses for spelling, grammar, and format.
• Consolidating information from multiple sources for complete bids.
• Communicating complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Incorporating feedback and technical input into bid responses.
• Managing multiple proposals with timelines and check-ins.
• Collaborating with design to create visuals for bid responses.
• Maintaining templates and content library for bids.
• Tailoring writing to reach the intended audience.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Research skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

TechSmith Snagit

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in developing compelling proposals that win contracts and support the company’s growth. You will help develop and refine the proposal materials that support our most complex bids. Your writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines will be essential in refining proposal drafts, working through stakeholder input, and producing clear, persuasive responses. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and collaboration skills, along with experience supporting complex proposal efforts. Candidates must be able to work standard PST hours.

A day on the job looks like this

• Thoroughly reviewing and interpreting bid requirements to develop customized responses that align with client needs and organizational capabilities
• Partnering with a range of stakeholders across sales, subject matter experts and creative to gather input and turn it into tailored proposal responses that win
• Scheduling and leading discovery sessions with sales and subject matter experts to draft new content and refine existing content in support of the sales strategy for a specified customer
• Writing new content and rewriting existing content to reflect the win strategy for a specific proposal, adhering to established writing standards
• Crafting and refining sophisticated proposal responses and other communications that are compliant, persuasive and engaging
• Editing final responses for spelling, grammar, style, formatting, consistency, voice and overall clarity
• Consolidating information from multiple sources to ensure complete, accurate and cohesive bid responses
• Conveying complex ideas in a clear, logical sequence that is easily understood by multiple audiences
• Partnering with stakeholders across departments to incorporate feedback and technical input into bid responses
• Managing multiple proposals at the same time, including kickoffs, deadlines and stakeholder check‑ins
• Collaborating with the design team to create graphics and visuals for bid responses that can be templatized to enhance presentation and impact
• Maintaining the templates and content library that the broader Bid team uses, and contributing new content as new opportunities come in
• Tailoring writing to effectively reach the intended audience

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of the proposal development process with an ability to identify and apply strategic approaches
• Exceptional writing, editing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and well-structured narratives
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively, with a thoughtful and creative approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in research methods, including effective use of digital research tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed to meet proposal deadlines, including occasional off‑hours work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro and TechSmith Snagit, with willingness to learn additional tools as required

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience in a related field
• 2 years of experience in proposal writing, capture management or a similar role
• 2 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects
• Ability to consistently work Pacific Time hours

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• 4 years of experience in a related field
• 4 years of experience in proposal writing or a similar role
• 4 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On‑site preschool for our employees’ children
• On‑site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress and the flexibility to choose what’s best for your role

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