Strategic Proposal Writer for Growth & BD

ECAM; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAM is seeking a Proposal Writer to develop compliant, compelling proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will work with sales, operations, finance, and legal to craft materials that communicate ECAM's value and align with client requirements.

You will translate complex services into client-focused messaging, maintain a content library, and help with go/no-go decisions and post-submission improvements. This role emphasizes accuracy, branding, and strategic storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial service industry such as security, janitorial, property management, or landscaping.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in proposal writing, business writing, or grant writing.
• Proven experience managing multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic graphic design or desktop publishing skills for visual formatting and branded presentations, with an emphasis on Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, writing, editing, and formatting of proposals, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret solicitation requirements and ensure compliant, accurate, and timely submissions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across departments to gather, synthesize, and incorporate content.
• Translate technical or complex service offerings into clear, client-focused value propositions.
• Maintain and manage a centralized content library with standard responses, boilerplate text, and case studies.
• Support go/no-go decisions and contribute to opportunity analysis with business development leadership.
• Ensure proposals reflect company branding and messaging standards.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, and industry trends to tailor content appropriately.
• Track deadlines, manage timelines, and ensure all components of a proposal are completed and submitted on time.
• Assist in post-submission debriefs and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Exceptional Writing

Project Management

Collaboration & Communication

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Tech-Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Graphic Design basics

Job description

ECAM is seeking a Proposal Writer to develop compliant, compelling proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will work with sales, operations, finance, and legal to craft materials that communicate ECAM's value and align with client requirements.

You will translate complex services into client-focused messaging, maintain a content library, and help with go/no-go decisions and post-submission improvements. This role emphasizes accuracy, branding, and strategic storytelling.