Proposal Manager

This role can be remote from anywhere in the USA.

Position Summary: The Proposal Manager will provide strategic direction, motivation, and coordination/quality control of the company’s proposals/RFx (i.e., RFI, RFP) responses in collaboration with Bristol’s Senior Director, Proposals and Project Management. This position will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines.

• Partner with the Senior Director, Proposals and Project Management to read, review, and plan for all RFx responses, including overall deliverables and timing.
• Gather any opportunity-specific information from the involved Business Development or Client Engagement stakeholder, which may be critical in preparing Bristol’s response.
• Connect Bristol’s services and differentiators to develop a custom winning bid strategy that addresses the RFx’s scope of work and any cited pain points.
• Coordinate, write, and produce all Bristol RFx responses, ensuring that all content is current with respect to corporate background, functional capabilities, and program descriptions.
• Ensure that all RFx response collateral is formatted according to RFx requirements and Bristol specifications/brand guidelines, while proofing, editing, and rewriting materials as required.
• Maintain RFx knowledgebase (i.e., Qvidian library) to ensure all catalogued responses are current, grammatically correct, and most accurately reflect Bristol’s offerings and positioning; perform semi-annual review of knowledgebase with company subject matter experts.
• Involve required subject matter experts to develop new and/or customized responses for specific bids, including relevant new content in the knowledgebase.
• Develop detailed project plans as needed to monitor and track progress while ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Conduct project retrospective and provide recommendations to identify successful/unsuccessful project elements.
• Assist with Business Development and Marketing/Communications activities including but not limited to:
• Strategic planning and creation of best and final presentations
• Providing copywriting for promotional materials, white papers, website, emails, newsletters, awards applications, and other content as needed.
• Attending Business Development meetings when necessary.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B. A.)
• 5+ years corporate relocation experience
• 3+ years proposal writing experience
• Experience with proposal management software, Qvidian
• Expert in Microsoft Word (e.g., understands creation of Word Styles)
• Experienced in PowerPoint (and full Microsoft Suite)
• Experience working in bid sites (e.g., Ariba, Scout)
• Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management experience and organizational skills

Benefits

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• FSA & HSA accounts
• 401k with 50% match
• Life and personal accident insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Marketplace for personal shopping discounts

Connection and belonging at Bristol

At Bristol Global Mobility, we are committed to leading a diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to succeed. As a committed signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), CEO Action! and member of Includability, we are passionate about equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

 If you have a disability or condition which may affect your ability to take part in our application process, please let us know and we will make reasonable adjustments for you.