Proposal & Communications Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as a vital member of the sales support team

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Global Account Management

• Assist sales and account management teams in securing new business opportunities

• Create proposals and sales collateral

• Oversee responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)

• Develop presentation materials

• Conduct research and offer internal support

• Ensure adherence to client RFP specifications

• Manage workflow for RFI, RFP, and ad-hoc proposal requests

• Coordinate kick-off and strategic planning sessions

• Interview subject matter experts and sales professionals

• Craft and formulate responses to inquiries from sales professionals and subject matter experts

• Proactively research and gather current information regarding Sirva and the industry.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required

• Previous relevant experience in marketing, communications, sales, or a related field

• At least 2 years of experience in proposal development, responding to RFIs/RFPs, presentation creation, or other sales-related activities is preferred

• Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and a strong command of the English language, grammar, and sentence structure

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven workload

• Preferred experience in creating infographics and illustrations pertinent to content

• Ability to generate clear and strong ideas, with established methods for organizing content, documents, and graphics

• Provide comprehensive recommendations, feedback, and industry insights to sales while preparing RFPs/RFIs and subsequent follow-ups

• Skilled in efficiently and diplomatically interacting across various interdepartmental roles to complete tasks under tight deadlines

• Capable of organizing, prioritizing, and managing large, complex writing assignments

• High proficiency in independently managing project details and working with different organizational levels within the company

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Strong awareness of deadlines and goal achievement, especially in a proposal development or high-demand setting

• Self-motivated with little to no supervision required

• Ability to attain a deep understanding of existing and emerging market segments

• Comfortable training other team members

• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Experience with RFP Management tools like Qvidian, Loopio, or other database management systems

• Familiarity with emerging tools, such as GenAI, for writing new material.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401(k) plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Employer HSA contribution match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Volunteer Time Off

• ID Theft Protection Plan and more.