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Proposal ManagerSteelcase • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

Steelcase • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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General Information

Country : USA

State : Michigan

City : Grand Rapids

Office Location : Obsolete - 901 44th Street SE - #3675 - - - - -

Date posted : 20-Oct-2025

Business Function : Sales

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Description

Are you passionate about leading strategic sales initiatives? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration and precision are key?

Steelcase is seeking a Proposal Manager to manage and drive the proposal and presentation process for complex, high-priority sales opportunities. This role is activated once a specific opportunity is identified and works in close partnership with our sales organization.

Helping Our People Thrive - wellbeing ensures our employees feel seen, heard and valued

  • Steelcase offers competitive wages and benefits, to support your life in and out of work
  • Hybrid work schedule means you have a say in where you work whether that is in the office, at home, or somewhere in between
  • Learning is the foundation of everything we do, and there is no shortage of development opportunities to grow and upskill
  • Culture is a lifestyle at Steelcase and we live it every day
  • Opportunity to make an impact on the world through Steelcase's commitment to people and planet

Supporting Meaningful Work - work brings deeper motivation, purpose and fulfillment to our lives

  • Lead the end-to-end proposal and presentation process for prioritized sales opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, sales representatives, and dealer / partner resources to understand client needs and craft compelling, branded content.
  • Strategically select and align resources, assign responsibilities, and manage timelines to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Operate with minimal supervision while managing complex projects, expectations, and resource requirements.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Business, or Design-or equivalent experience.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in a related field such as sales, sales support, marketing, or creative alliances.
  • Proven project management or program management experience.

    • Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience in proposal management is a strong plus.
  • Achievement of APMP Foundation Level certification (AM.APMP) or equivalent.

    • Doing better for people and planet - when we do better, we help the world work better

    Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

    Why People Choose to Work with Us :

    At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

    Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

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    Proposal Manager • Grand Rapids, MI, United States