Strategic Proposals Lead — Cross-Functional Bids

Plug Power; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist to manage RFP responses and ensure timely, compliant proposals for prospective customers. The role blends creativity with organization, requiring writing, page layout, and cross-functional coordination.

You will work with sales and engineering to craft persuasive proposals, refine templates, manage commercial terms, and improve processes for efficiency. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years relevant work history within a commercial function; preferably in manufacturing or energy.
• Experience in hydrogen and/or oil & gas a plus.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects in a matrixed environment.
• Developed knowledge of proposal best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools, including CRM, Salesforce, or other related proposal and/or project management software.
• Must be a self-starting, motivated, assertive, and creative individual with excellent follow-through capabilities.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes.
• Lead the coordination, review, and editing of proposal inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Implement scalable workflows, process improvements, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and consistency while driving best practices.
• Provide guidance to sales teams and subject matter experts on persuasive writing and proposal best practices; provide support presenting offers.
• Review and manage commercial Terms and Conditions requested by customers with counsel.
• Commercial document template management in line with company branding.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Creative writing

Page layout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/communication/engineering or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist to manage RFP responses and ensure timely, compliant proposals for prospective customers. The role blends creativity with organization, requiring writing, page layout, and cross-functional coordination.

You will work with sales and engineering to craft persuasive proposals, refine templates, manage commercial terms, and improve processes for efficiency. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Oregon.