Proposals Manager

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the development of persuasive proposals and pursuit strategies for finance-related practice areas. You will collaborate with attorneys, marketing and business teams to create compelling submissions that showcase capabilities and experience.

You will manage RFPs, RFIs, and submission logistics, coach the proposal team, and drive high-quality, client-focused content to demonstrate the firm's strengths and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience creating proposals, pitch materials, RFP responses in a professional services environment.
• Clear, client-focused writing that translates complex information into persuasive messaging.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of customized proposals, presentations, and competitive pursuit materials for finance-related practice areas.
• Partner with attorneys, marketing professionals, and business teams to create compelling submissions that showcase capabilities and experience.
• Manage the full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and procurement-driven opportunities, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Coordinate timelines, content development, stakeholder input, and submission logistics to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and workflow oversight to proposal team members while promoting best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance content resources, and support strategic business development initiatives.

Skills

Proposal development

Written communication

Project management

Collaborative communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A forward-thinking organization serving innovative and high-growth businesses is seeking aProposals Managerto lead the development of persuasive proposals and pursuit strategies. This company fosters a dynamic, team-oriented environment where creativity, commercial insight, and a commitment to client service are highly valued. In this role, the Proposals Manager will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-quality submissions that showcase the organization's expertise, value, and market leadership

Who You Are

• Experienced in developing proposals, pitch materials, RFP responses, and other business development content within a professional services environment
• A skilled writer who can transform complex information into clear, persuasive, and client-focused messaging
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven, with strong critical thinking and sound decision-making abilities
• A collaborative communicator who builds effective relationships across teams and levels of an organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems, tools, and technologies

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of customized proposals, presentations, and competitive pursuit materials for finance-related practice areas
• Partner with attorneys, marketing professionals, and business teams to create compelling submissions that showcase capabilities and experience
• Manage the full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and procurement-driven opportunities, ensuring all requirements are met
• Coordinate timelines, content development, stakeholder input, and submission logistics to deliver high-quality work on schedule
• Provide guidance, coaching, and workflow oversight to proposal team members while promoting best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance content resources, and support strategic business development initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Proposal and presentation deliverables are consistently completed accurately, professionally, and on time
• Clients and internal stakeholders receive responsive, organized, and solution-oriented support throughout pursuit efforts
• Content effectively communicates the organization's strengths, experience, and value proposition
• Complex projects are managed efficiently, even when balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Team collaboration remains strong, with knowledge sharing and continuous improvement driving higher-quality outcomes
• Strategic pursuits are positioned for success through thoughtful planning, strong execution, and attention to detail

Salary Range:$135,000 – $155,000 annually, based on experienceLocation:NYC

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.