Senior Proposal Writer

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minneapolis seeks a skilled proposal writer to develop RFP responses under tight deadlines, create pricing proposals, and coordinate with sales and relationship managers.

You will manage multiple projects, tailor documents to client specs, and ensure accurate product information and compelling proposals across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of business writing in sales support or proposals.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Lead development and management of proposal content.
• Communicate on unfamiliar topics to elicit needed information.
• Assimilate new product/technical information for writing.
• Adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company.
• Strong organization and presentation skills.
• Handle routine admin tasks efficiently.
• Work under tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comply with U.S. Bank policies and code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Write responses to RFPs under strict deadlines
• Create pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents
• Coordinate projects with sales reps and relationship managers
• Manage projects independently with detailed client specifications
• Deliver projects with turnaround times from one day to three weeks
• Integrate pricing into formal proposals with staff
• Update product information and sales positioning with product/marketing staff
• Customize proposals to the agreed-upon sales strategy

Skills

Business writing

Proposal generation

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Tools

Proposal Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Write responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines
• Create pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents for external clients
• Coordinate projects with sales representatives and relationship managers in field offices
• Manage projects independently while adhering to detailed client specifications
• Complete projects with typical turnaround times ranging from one day to three weeks
• Integrate pricing into formal proposal documents with sales and relationship management staff
• Update product information and sales positioning with product, marketing and sales/relationship management staff
• Customize proposals to the agreed-upon sales strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Five or more years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to take lead role in developing, planning, and managing proposal content and approaches for assigned business lines
• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information necessary to answer client questions
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction
• Technical ability to adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and details
• Ability to manage routine administrative tasks
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Proficient computer navigation skills using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in business writing, proposal generation, and project management, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of adjusting to various proposal tools and software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Business Writing Experience
• Proposal Generation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Strong Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Pricing Proposal Creation
• Sales Support
• Technical Writing
• Content Development
• Document Customization
• Client Specification Adherence
• Project Coordination

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Requests for Proposal
• Sales Strategy
• Marketing
• Communications
• Publishing
• Print Media
• U.S. Bank Policies
• Code of Ethics
• Business Conduct

Tools & Technologies

• Proposal Tools
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint