Remote Proposal Lead - Strategy & Bid Wins

ESFM® USA; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ESFM is seeking a Proposal Development Manager—REMOTE—to lead strategic proposals, RFP responses, and competitive bids. You will partner with Sales, Operations, SMEs, Pricing, and Creative teams to manage opportunities from kickoff through final submission, ensuring compliant, client‑focused, and compelling proposals that drive business growth.

The role requires 5+ years in proposal management or 2–3 years in Facilities Management proposal development, with strong writing and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proposal management experience, or 2-3 years in Facilities Management proposal development.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational, project management, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle, including strategy, content development, reviews, and submission.
• Develop winning proposal strategies and client-focused messaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create tailored content and impactful visuals.
• Maintain and improve proposal content libraries, templates, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee proposal schedules, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Write, edit, and refine executive summaries, technical responses, and solution narratives.
• Support presentation development and post-submission activities.
• Mentor proposal team members and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Proposal development

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESFM is seeking a Proposal Development Manager—REMOTE—to lead strategic proposals, RFP responses, and competitive bids. You will partner with Sales, Operations, SMEs, Pricing, and Creative teams to manage opportunities from kickoff through final submission, ensuring compliant, client‑focused, and compelling proposals that drive business growth.

The role requires 5+ years in proposal management or 2–3 years in Facilities Management proposal development, with strong writing and project management