Senior Proposal Manager

Job Title Senior Proposal Manager Job Description Summary The Sr. Proposal Manager develops dynamic and compelling business proposals to retain our client portfolio. This individual is a strong writer who can successfully manage multiple projects at once and thrives in a fast-paced environment. He/she will work in collaboration with internal partners to identify the client’s needs and develop a solution that outlines our value proposition and differentiation from our competitors. Job Description Key Responsibilities include: Collaborates with Business Development to develop proposal strategy, including identification of strengths and weakness of past performance and current client challenges Creates a compelling value proposition that addresses our solution to meet the client’s needs while emphasizing our key accomplishments as the incumbent Conducts the kick-off call and other proposal process meetings to meet client deadline Creates proposal content and promotes our competitive advantages by working with team members to understand market positioning, current capabilities, culture, and client drivers Works with functional and subject matter expert resources to develop clear, concise, compliant content Successfully interacts and collaborates with C&W Services’ internal departments as needed for proposal preparation and coordination, as well as ad-hoc projects, to expand current accounts Assumes responsibility for the quality of the proposal in terms of appearance Drafts, edits, and proofreads the proposal to ensure that all proposal documentation follows the RFP requirements Proofreads all deliverables for accuracy and ensure a consistent tone throughout the proposal Manages multiple proposals and presentations simultaneously under tight timelines Serves as a Proposal & Presentation Subject Matter Expert to the company by continuously bringing forward new ways to present material to improve our proposals and presentations Develops presentations in conjunction with the graphic designer that meets the client’s agenda while emphasizing our value proposition Qualifications Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred Facility Services industry experience is strongly preferred 5 - 7 years of proposal management experience or equivalent 3 years of experience in a writing environment Excellent time-management skills and strong attention to details Strong grammatical skills and the ability to write clear, concise documents in English Professional, multi-task oriented and require minimal supervision. High level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint Knowledge of automated proposal management tools is preferred (including Qvidian and/or RFPIO) Strong organizational skills and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and remain flexible to adopt to new situations as they arise Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when required for peak business levels Champions diversity and creates an environment of inclusion Possesses a growth mindset and works with positive intent Promotes continuous improvement, embraces change and is a change agent Work cross-functionally to achieve results together Commitment to interpersonal effectiveness C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, email HRServices@cushwake.com or HRServices@cwservices.com. All inquiries not related to accommodations will go unanswered. About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.

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