Sr Proposal Writer Cartus Intl

Anywhere Real Estate; Danbury (CT); Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartus is seeking a Senior Corporate Writer to lead high-quality proposals, RFP/RFI responses, presentations, and strategic sales documents that drive business growth. You will work with Sales, Account Management, SMEs, and senior leadership worldwide to craft client-focused, compliant, and persuasive content aligned with win strategies.

You will also help streamline proposal processes, content management, competitive analysis, and the adoption of emerging proposal technology, ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in proposal writing, bid management, marketing communications, journalism, technical writing, or related fields.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects and competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end proposal development process for proposals, RFPs, and presentations across multiple regions.
• Review requirements to ensure proposal compliance and alignment with client expectations.
• Conduct client, industry, and competitor research to support win strategies and messaging.
• Develop executive summaries, case studies, win themes, value propositions, and client-focused messaging.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management and SMEs to gather information for customized responses.
• Translate complex relocation and mobility concepts into clear customer language.
• Review peer proposal content and provide feedback on writing quality, strategy, and positioning.
• Create client deliverables using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Utilize proposal management, content management, and AI-enabled platforms to improve content quality.
• Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries, templates, and knowledge repositories.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives improving proposal effectiveness and win rates.
• Capture lessons learned from bid activities for process improvement.

Skills

APMP Foundation certification

Proposal management platforms

AI-enabled content tools

Graphic & presentation design

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Creative writing

Collaboration & teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Senior Corporate Writer is responsible for leading the development of high-quality, compelling proposals, RFP/RFI responses, presentations, and strategic sales documents that support Cartus' business growth objectives.

Working closely with Sales, Account Management, Subject Matter Experts, and senior leadership globally, the role combines exceptional writing expertise with proposal strategy, content development, and stakeholder management.

The candidate ensures submissions are client-focused, compliant, persuasive, and aligned with win strategies. The role also supports the continuous improvement of proposal processes, content management, competitive analysis, and the adoption of emerging proposal technology.

Your Role & Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end proposal development process for assigned opportunities (proposals, RFPs, presentations), coordinating timelines, contributors, review cycles, and submission activities across multiple regions to ensure high-quality responses are delivered on time.
• Review requirements and evaluation criteria to ensure proposal compliance, completeness, and alignment with client expectations.
• Conduct client, industry, and competitor research to support win strategies, solution positioning, and tailored proposal messaging.
• Develop compelling executive summaries, case studies, win themes, value propositions, and client-focused messaging, focusing on storytelling and evidence-based data.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management and SMEs to gather information and create customized, persuasive responses.
• Translate complex relocation and mobility concepts into clear, customer-focused language.
• Review peer proposal content and provide feedback on writing quality, compliance, strategy, and positioning.
• Develop client deliverables in a variety of formats, using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc.
• Utilize proposal management, content management, and AI-enabled platforms to efficiently create, manage, and improve proposal content and response quality.
• Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries, templates, and knowledge repositories, ensuring content remains current and accurate.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects that improve proposal effectiveness, content quality, operational efficiency, and win rates.
• Capture and apply lessons learned from bid activities, contributing to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, content, and win strategies.

Who You Are

• APMP Foundation certification.
• Experience within relocation, mobility, HR services, professional services, or related industries.
• Experience with proposal management platforms (Responsive, Loopio, Qvidian, or similar).
• Experience using AI-enabled content and productivity tools.
• Graphic design and presentation design skills.
• Strategic Thinking
• Proposal & Bid Expertise
• Exceptional Written Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Creative Writing
• Innovation & Technology Adoption
• Ability to Influence outside of hierarchy
• Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment

Experience You Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in proposal writing, bid management, marketing communications, journalism, technical writing, or a related field with transferable skills
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects and competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

About Cartus

Cartus, founded in 1955, is a leading provider of global relocation solutions. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including logistical support, international assignment compensation, intercultural and language training, and consulting solutions. Our mission is to help relocating employees and their families find their way to new homes, new communities, and new experiences. We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, with additional offices worldwide. Cartus is committed to innovation, adapting to market dynamics, and maintaining a strong, stable foundation to execute our bold vision of being a tech-enabled service company. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, which strengthens our teams and fuels our success.

Cartus Corporation (https://cartus.com/en/) is a global leader in talent mobility and corporate relocation services. With more than 70 years of experience, Cartus provides comprehensive relocation solutions in over 190 countries, supporting organizations of all sizes—including nearly one third of the Fortune 100—through innovative, people first mobility programs. Cartus is a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings.

Compass International Holdings (https://www.compassinternationalholdings.com/) is a global real estate services company empowering real estate professionals with everything they need to realize their entrepreneurial potential. With a presence in every major U.S. city and approximately 120 countries and territories, Compass International Holdings serves millions of buyers and sellers through a portfolio of some of the most recognized and iconic brands: @properties (https://www.atproperties.com/) , Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, (https://www.bhgre.com/) CENTURY 21 , Christie's International Real Estate (https://www.christiesrealestate.com/) , Coldwell Banker , ERA (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty (https://www.sothebysrealty.com). In addition to brokerage services, Compass International Holdings offers integrated services, such as mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, and relocation.

• NYSE: COMP
• 340,000 Real Estate Professionals
• 2,000+ independently owned and operated brokerages
• 120 countries and territories

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