Office Based - Proposal Manager (Corporate, Invest

Executive Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Proposal Manager to drive high-quality sales proposals for their Transaction Banking team. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of proven experience in managing complex proposals and possess exceptional writing and project management skills. A background in Transaction Banking is a plus. The position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the contract will last until 17 May.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience managing complex proposals in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Transaction Banking products and services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal process from evaluation to final submission.
• Manage multiple proposals ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with various teams to craft responses.
• Customize content from proposal library.
• Identify information gaps and gather insights.
• Proofread proposals for clarity and formatting.
• Maintain and improve proposal tools and templates.
• Coach internal teams on proposal best practices.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Project management

Editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric and relevant diploma

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for persuasive writing and a passion for winning business? Do you thrive under pressure and love orchestrating complex, high-stakes projects? If so, we want you on the team.

Our well known banking client is based in Rosebank.

Ideal candidate to start immediately on the contract which will be valid till 17 May

Must have a clear credit record, clear criminal record and contactable references.

About the role

As the Proposal Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the creation of high-quality, client-focused sales proposals and presentations for our Transaction Banking Sales teams. This is a pivotal, high-visibility role that blends project management, content strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver winning proposals that make a real impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal process : from evaluation and kick-off to final submission
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, and Pricing teams to craft compelling responses
• Customize and enhance content from our proposal library to align with RFP requirements and win themes
• Identify information gaps and proactively gather insights across the business
• Proofread and polish proposals for clarity, grammar, formatting, and brand alignment
• Maintain and improve proposal tools, templates, and content databases
• Coach internal teams on proposal best practices and storytelling techniques

Key skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across departments
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellence

Key experience and qualifications

8 - 10 years' Proven experience managing complex proposals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Familiarity with Transaction Banking products and services is a plus

Matric and relevant diploma