Proposal Specialist

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

About The Position

Develop strategic proposals in response to low to moderate complexity RFPs. Serve as proposal strategist by leading RFP strategy meetings that include appropriate corporate and field business partners and senior level management to develop proposal responses that are both compliant and compelling. Develops proposals in response to RFPs received for clients and prospects in strategic business units Responsible for collaborating with corporate and sales business partners to develop the most compelling proposals based on analysis of RFP requirements, client attributes, and related data points Manage multiple concurrent RFPs, requiring outside resources and crossing divisions to produce the most effective, competitively positioned, client-focused proposals Serve as project manager on each proposal and consult with corporate and division partners to develop compelling proposal content Develop, document, and manage proposal projects to ensure role clarity and timely response for each RFP Evaluate and interpret RFP requirements/questions, as well as effective use of client-required systems (i.e., online RFP applications, etc.) Understand and leverage product and competitor knowledge to customize client-focused content for each assigned proposal Ensure all proposals are consistent with market positioning and approved key messages Write and edit copy for strategic proposals

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience
2+ years’ experience in related communications work for a variety of mediums and customizing content to targeted audiences for technical or proposal writing
Demonstrated ability to use creative ideas to enhance communications projects
Project management, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to speak in group situations with clear and concise communication
Strong writing, editing, communication, presentation, organization, and planning skills
Ability to organize individual responsibilities for multiple tasks, resulting in the timely and accurate completion and delivery of tasks
Proficiency with word processing, flowcharts, and spreadsheet applications
Excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperation amongst business partners and coordinate internal as well as external resource/workload
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
Ability to work with individuals from all levels of organization
Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing applications

Responsibilities

Develop strategic proposals in response to low to moderate complexity RFPs.
Serve as proposal strategist by leading RFP strategy meetings
Develop proposals in response to RFPs received for clients and prospects in strategic business units
Collaborate with corporate and sales business partners to develop the most compelling proposals based on analysis of RFP requirements, client attributes, and related data points
Manage multiple concurrent RFPs, requiring outside resources and crossing divisions to produce the most effective, competitively positioned, client-focused proposals
Serve as project manager on each proposal and consult with corporate and division partners to develop compelling proposal content
Develop, document, and manage proposal projects to ensure role clarity and timely response for each RFP
Evaluate and interpret RFP requirements/questions, as well as effective use of client-required systems (i.e., online RFP applications, etc.)
Understand and leverage product and competitor knowledge to customize client-focused content for each assigned proposal
Ensure all proposals are consistent with market positioning and approved key messages
Write and edit copy for strategic proposals