Senior Proposal/Solutions Manager

Cresa Vancouver; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in real estate services is seeking a Senior Solutions Manager to develop innovative solutions for corporate clients. This role combines individual contributions with strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality proposals that reflect the company's unique value proposition. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in sales and proposals while fostering team collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant solutions sales experience.
• Proven ability to synthesize stakeholder input into solutions.
• Experience managing junior contributors.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development and management process.
• Coordinate responses across service lines to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Review and finalize work products for submission.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Proposal Development

Team Leadership

Writing

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Manager with proven experience leading and developing winning real estate solutions for corporate occupiers. This individual understands how Cresa’s suite of services work together and can articulate our unique value add to prospective portfolio clients. Though formally an individual contributor, this role requires a leadership mindset – setting strategic direction for proposal development, managing inputs from across the organization, and empowering more junior team members to contribute effectively. The Senior Solutions Manager serves as the connective tissue between stakeholders, driving clarity and consistency across the sales cycle.

This highly visible and collaborative role requires excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate across Cresa’s service lines and offices to deliver high-quality, customized solutions.

• Leverage their deep understanding of real estate outsourcing to develop custom solutions for each prospect, evaluating their unique challenges and goals
• Lead the bid management process through the development of RFIs, RFPs, and client presentations
• Establish a strategic framework for each proposal—leading narrative development, solution design, and pricing strategy while directing junior team members to support execution
• Partner with sales leads and subject matter experts to shape differentiated, client-specific approaches
• Establish a clear proposal response schedule that outlines action items, responsible parties, and internal deadlines – including pricing templates and MSA redlines
• Write original short- and long-form copy (e.g., executive summaries, case studies, bios) and edit submissions for clarity, tone, and strategic alignment
• Review, edit, and finalize all work product for quality and consistency before submission
• Upload final proposals to procurement platforms when applicable (e.g., Ariba)
• Lead the development of post-proposal deliverables (e.g., workshops, YellowPads, final presentations, BAFOs)
• Maintain and evolve a knowledge library of solution content, templates, and best practices to improve team efficiency and consistency over time
• Identify and implement process improvements and innovation opportunities

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 8–10 years of relevant solutions sales and proposal development experience
• Strong ability to listen to multiple stakeholders, synthesize what was heard, and develop a winning solution – proven experience working with cross-functional teams is a must
• Ability to guide and manage junior contributors while taking ownership of the final deliverable
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time and priority management skills with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign is a must) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones to support global pursuits

Benefits & Location

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Industry-leading tools and data platforms
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Opportunities for advancement and continued learning
• Comprehensive benefits package and wellness programs

Location: Remote but near major airport and willing to travel

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.