RFP Proposal Strategist — EdTech Solutions

Cengage Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Proposal Writer to manage the RFP process for the K-12 market, coordinating with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop timely, high-quality proposals aligned with client needs.

You will audit and maintain a library of messaging and branding resources, driving efficiencies in templates, processes, and systems while ensuring compelling, compliant responses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in proposal management with sales support or writing.
• BA/BS in writing, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Ability to mentor a team and coordinate proposal efforts within tight timelines.
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and evaluating proposals that balance user needs with business requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive results.
• Able to stay agile while managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of emerging proposal trends, technologies and integration strategies.
• Provide value to each proposal as a strategic problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the RFP process from start to finish, including vetting, strategy calls, content collaboration, editing, and proposal preparation.
• Analyze RFP bid to determine compliant response structure and format.
• Generate detailed response plans, schedules, and technical elements for proposals.
• Delegate tasks to team members as appropriate.
• Partner with the Sales team to differentiate proposals and create a winning first impression.
• Identify gaps in current RFP response strategy and propose improvements with internal partners.
• Track, evaluate, and improve RFP responses based on feedback and market research.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

Skills

Proposal management

Content collaboration

Mentoring

Stakeholder alignment

Written communications

Time management

Project coordination

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS in writing, communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Proposal Writer to manage the RFP process for the K-12 market, coordinating with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop timely, high-quality proposals aligned with client needs.

You will audit and maintain a library of messaging and branding resources, driving efficiencies in templates, processes, and systems while ensuring compelling, compliant responses.