Strategic Proposal Writer - Hybrid, InDesign Pro

Lancer Hospitality; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Voluntary UNUM coverage

Employee Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Elior North America is seeking a Proposal Writer to drive growth by delivering compliant, compelling RFP responses across market segments. You will work with Business Development Directors (BDDs) and cross-functional partners to craft winning proposals that reflect our brand and capabilities.

You’ll manage multiple proposals from planning through delivery, coordinate diverse contributors, and ensure high-quality content, design, and storytelling within brand templates using InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, General Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in proposal development, marketing, or business development support.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BDDs to develop clear, concise, and compliant RFP responses tailored to client needs.
• Lead the development of non-RFP proposal materials, leveraging templates, existing content, and repository resources.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, balancing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice and messaging.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards in grammar, punctuation, readability, and tone.
• Suggest new approaches and enhancements to improve proposal storytelling, structure, and effectiveness.
• Use Adobe InDesign to create visually engaging proposal documents within standardized brand templates.
• Ensure proposals maintain brand consistency in graphics, layout, typography, and design elements.
• Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of proposal assets, including photos, templates, and supporting materials.
• Act as a central point of contact for proposal contributors, coordinating input from cross-functional teams.
• Communicate progress and updates clearly throughout the proposal lifecycle to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Provide guidance and expertise to internal partners, serving as a resource for proposal best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in proposal development workflows, tools, and templates.
• Explore opportunities to enhance visual presentation, streamline content creation, and strengthen proposal win strategies.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Proposal development

Communication

Project coordination

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Word

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Elior North America is seeking a Proposal Writer to drive growth by delivering compliant, compelling RFP responses across market segments. You will work with Business Development Directors (BDDs) and cross-functional partners to craft winning proposals that reflect our brand and capabilities.

You’ll manage multiple proposals from planning through delivery, coordinate diverse contributors, and ensure high-quality content, design, and storytelling within brand templates using InDesign.