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The Proposal Writer is a key resource for our global sales teams. This role is responsible for leading and responding to all aspects of Corporate Travel Management RFP / RFI / RFQ and informational requests, working closely with the sales lead to provide consultative and responsive support.
This support includes, but is not limited to, leadership of proposal generation, and Pre- & Post-submittal questions throughout the Acquisition process.
You will also be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures, tools, databases, and tracking systems related to managing bid responses.
What You Will Do :
The primary responsibility is to work with our Sales and Account Management Teams throughout the entire acquisition process to develop detailed and customized bid responses within the schedule provided.
You will called upon to apply effective Project Management methodologies in completing a bid project, including :
Leading kick-off, strategy, final check, and post-submittal debrief meetings
Completing a Gap Analysis of client needs vs. Amex Egencia's current response capabilities
Assessing requirements and communicating with business and technical resources to support the response
Working with multiple groups across time zones to get any and all information vital for the bid
Building a Plan of Action to deliver all items required to successfully complete the bid
Writing and delivering multiple drafts and incorporating feedback into the final proposal
Producing and delivering the final bid, which may include both electronic and hard-copies
Resolving all post-submittal bid-related questions from the client
You will support the maintenance of the RFP Database, stay abreast of competitor practices, keep current on all marketing materials, maintain relevant data in Salesforce, and answer ad-hoc requests.
Who You Are :
You have experience securing new business for an enterprise that help companies optimize their business processes. You have a track record of success working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and collaborative environment while producing high-quality written content.
Proven experience crafting client-facing materials, as well as excellent business writing skills that can be flexibly applied to a variety of business needs.
This position is remote eligible within the US
3+ years' experience working as a Proposal Writer responsible for creating bids for a company that has a focus in technology solutions
5+ years experience in support of a Global B2B sales organization leading and responding to inbound / outbound RFP's
Awesome research, writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation skills
Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
Finely honed interpersonal and negotiation skills
Experience in maintaining content libraries preferred
Highly proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint
Ability to craft a simple and compelling story which drives action
Ability to understand the context and requirements of complex bids
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $46,000 to $93,000. The national range provided includes the base salary that Egencia expects to pay for the role.
Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual Performance Based Incentive, which rewards participants based on company performance, one of our metric-driven Sales Incentive Plans (certain direct sales roles only), or one of our Client Management Incentive Award (CMIA) programs.
An eligible employee can only participate in one of these plans during an eligible period. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
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This role is for Egencia LLC ( Egencia or the Company ), a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.
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