Job Summary:The Proposal Lead is the driving force behind the organization's efforts to secure new business opportunities by creating persuasive and tailored proposals that resonate with potential clients. This role blends strategic thinking, project management, and exceptional communication skills to craft compelling narratives that showcase our strengths and address client needs. This position is at the forefront of our business development process, leading the charge in presenting our capabilities in the best possible light.
Responsibilities:
Scope of the Role
This role will take the lead in the entire proposal development lifecycle. This position will collaborate closely with various teams, including subject matter experts, sales, marketing, and technical teams, to gather the necessary information to craft winning proposals. The ability to develop a clear and effective proposal strategy that aligns with client requirements and evaluation criteria will be crucial. By crafting, editing, and proofreading proposal content, this position will ensure that our proposals are not only well-written but also perfectly aligned with our branding and messaging.
This role’s skills in project management will shine as they orchestrate the proposal process. The Proposal Manager creates and manages proposal schedules, keeping an eagle eye on deadlines and ensuring a seamless workflow. Assigning tasks to different team members and monitoring progress will be second nature. Any hurdles that emerge during the proposal development process will find a swift resolution under this role’s guidance and maintain efficient communication channels across departments to ensure a collaborative approach.
The meticulous attention to detail will come to the forefront as this role meticulously review proposal content. Accuracy, compliance, and adherence to best practices will be the watchwords. The Proposal Lead will collaborate closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure our proposals meet all necessary regulations and company policies. Furthermore, this role will be a proactive force, constantly identifying opportunities to refine the proposal development process, enhance workflows, and maintain a library of reusable content to streamline future efforts.
The Proposal Lead will be a key architect of our organization's growth. This role’s expertise in developing client-centric, persuasive proposals will position us ahead of the competition. By weaving together strategic thinking, project management finesse, and writing skills, this role craft proposals that leave a lasting impact and secure new avenues for our business.
Performance Outcomes
Proposal Development:
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Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring the creation of competitive and compelling proposals.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, including subject matter experts, sales, marketing, and technical teams.
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Develop a clear proposal strategy that addresses client needs and aligns with evaluation criteria.
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Write, edit, and proofread proposal content, maintaining clarity, conciseness, and alignment with branding.
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Tailor proposal content to meet client requirements while ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Project Management:
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Develop and manage a proposal schedule, overseeing all deadlines and maintaining a smooth process.
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Assign tasks to team members involved in proposal development and monitor progress.
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Resolve any issues or bottlenecks that may arise during the proposal process.
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Ensure efficient coordination between teams and departments for seamless collaboration.
Quality Control and Improvement
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Conduct comprehensive reviews of proposal content for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
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Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure proposals meet regulations and company policies.
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Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the proposal development process and streamline workflows.
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Maintain a library of standard proposal content and templates for efficient future use.
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Stay updated with industry trends and competitor analysis to incorporate relevant insights into proposals.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, marketing, communications, etc.); advanced degrees preferred
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A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in proposal management, business development, or a related field.
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Proven experience in proposal management, business development, or a related role.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and proposal management software.
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Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
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Familiarity with industry best practices in proposal development and business communication.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Physical Requirements/ Work Environment
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of these an employee encounters while preforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information:Location:Ada
Department:9167 Business Solutions - Broker Division
Time Type:Full time
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
PPLSI conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any concerns, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any concerns or otherwise oppose discrimination.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected].
Top Skills
What We Do
We create services that protect and empower people. Our vision is to build a better world where access to justice and security is equal for every human — regardless of gender, race, orientation, education, social status, or personal wealth. PPLSI enables everyone to pursue their life – to worry less and live more – without the fear that a legal or privacy issue might bring it all crashing down.
Our Mission
PPLSI protects and empowers people with the tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life.
Real Impact
PPLSI is making a difference in the lives of our members. Through affordable legal services, we recovered and saved our members over $22 million in 2020. With our privacy and identity theft protection services, we saved our members an additional $5,000,000. With more than 1.8 million family members and 100,000 small business members, PPLSI brands provide access to technology and professional experts to make life better.
Disrupting Justice
We innovate and disrupt the traditional legal system – an expensive, complicated, and time-consuming system to make legal access simple, easy and affordable.
In the same way that Uber forever changed the transportation industry, Amazon created a new way to shop for everyday goods and Netflix changed how people consume TV shows and movies; PPLSI is the disruptive force providing millions of people with access to the legal and identity protection services they deserve.
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