Proposal Writer Job at U.S. Bank in Minneapolis

Overview

Proposal Writer role at U.S. Bank. This position is responsible for writing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines and creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents for external clients. Projects are coordinated with sales representatives and relationship managers in field offices. The role manages projects independently and with adherence to detailed client specifications, with typical turnaround times from one day to three weeks. Interacts with sales/relationship management staff to integrate pricing into formal proposal documents, and with product, marketing and sales/relationship management staff to update product information and sales positioning and to customize proposals to the agreed-upon sales strategy.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Three to five years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information necessary to answer client questions
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction
• Possesses technical ability to adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and details
• Ability to manage routine administrative tasks
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with healthcare industry preferred but not required

Work Schedule

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, with an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and flexibility to work outside the office location for the remaining days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. Our benefits may include the following (variance by role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Compliance

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

Salary

Pay Range: $81,515.00 - $95,900.00. The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location; actual range may differ based on location. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (subject to eligibility requirements).

Other

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Background checks are conducted consistent with applicable local laws and may include FDIA requirements and other regulatory guidelines as applicable.

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