Strategic Proposals Lead for New Business

The Zimmerman Agency, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zimmerman Agency in Tallahassee seeks a New Business Proposal Manager to lead the development and submission of proposals and RFP responses. This hands-on role blends persuasive writing, strategic thinking and disciplined project management to win new business.

You will oversee the full process from opportunity identification through final submission, coordinating input from multiple departments and ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing proposals, RFP responses or other high-stakes submissions.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong project-management abilities and the discipline to manage multiple contributors, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and follow-through.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into an effective response strategy.
• A strong command of Apple systems, including macOS and Keynote.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Acrobat, InDesign).
• Strong presentation-development skills and visual storytelling understanding.
• Good design sense, including layout, typography, visual hierarchy and brand consistency.
• Experience in advertising, marketing, communications or professional services preferred.
• Comfort collaborating with agency leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor RFP databases, procurement platforms and other sources to identify opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities and determine strongest strategic fit for the agency.
• Manage the proposal process from assessment to final submission.
• Review each RFP for requirements, criteria, deliverables and deadlines.
• Develop customized, persuasive proposal content communicating capabilities and advantages.
• Create schedules, assign responsibilities and coordinate input from leadership and departments.
• Keep contributors on schedule and ensure materials are received and approved.
• Organize information into clear, engaging presentations.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, responsive and compliant with requirements.
• Manage version control, proofreading, production and submission through portals.
• Maintain a library of credentials, case studies, references and materials.
• Track activity, outcomes and win rates to improve processes.

Skills

Proposal development

RFP responses

Persuasive writing

Project management

Attention to detail

macOS

Keynote

Acrobat

InDesign

Presentation skills

Tools

Keynote

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

The Zimmerman Agency in Tallahassee seeks a New Business Proposal Manager to lead the development and submission of proposals and RFP responses. This hands-on role blends persuasive writing, strategic thinking and disciplined project management to win new business.

You will oversee the full process from opportunity identification through final submission, coordinating input from multiple departments and ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.