Job Title: Proposal Strategist
We are seeking a Strategic Proposal Specialist to our their dynamic team. This role is integral to the business development process, requiring a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of how to craft compelling proposals that win business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate and execute proposal plans, including the orchestration of the Request For Proposal (RFP) release process, end game, and checkmate for our client’s business development proposals.
- Collaborate effectively with business development and project management leadership to create distinctive value propositions that enhance our client’s competitive position in the market.
- Lead proposal development efforts, including the creation of storyboards, development of win strategies, delegation of proposal team tasks, and the formulation of initial proposal management plans.
- Oversee the review of go/no-go decisions, official proposal kickoff meetings, and the development of graphics and visuals to enhance proposal quality.
- Support the development of key performance metrics, including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities.
- Represent our client at professional associations, conferences, and trade shows, and build a professional network that benefits our client’s business development efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field, and a minimum of 4 years of experience in marketing, business development, or sales within a professional services firm.
- Prior experience at an Architecture/Engineering (A/E) firm is highly desirable.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign is strongly preferred.
- Certification as a Proposal Management Professional (APMP) is a plus.
About SSi:
With over 25 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.