Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer
Job Reference Number: 38816

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hybrid

Segment:

Elior Corporate

Brand:

ENA Corporate

Location:

Houston, Texas (US-TX)

The Role at a glance
As a Proposal Writer, you’ll collaborate with Business Development Directors (BDDs) and cross-functional partners to craft compelling, compliant, and visually engaging responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) across all market segments.

You’ll bring creativity, organization, and strategic thinking to every stage of the proposal process — from planning and writing to design and final delivery. In this role, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate diverse contributors, and ensure that every proposal reflects our brand, capabilities, and vision with clarity and precision.

Reporting to the Proposal Lead, you will directly contribute to the company’s growth strategy by delivering high-quality proposals that help us win new business and strengthen client partnerships.

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What you'll be doing:
Proposal Development & Strategy

Partner with BDDs to develop clear, concise, and compliant RFP responses tailored to client needs.

Lead the development of non-RFP proposal materials, leveraging templates, existing content, and repository resources.

Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, balancing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Content Creation & Quality Assurance

Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice and messaging.

Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards in grammar, punctuation, readability, and tone.

Suggest new approaches and enhancements to improve proposal storytelling, structure, and effectiveness.

Design & Presentation

Use Adobe InDesign to create visually engaging proposal documents within standardized brand templates.

Ensure proposals maintain brand consistency in graphics, layout, typography, and design elements.

Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of proposal assets, including photos, templates, and supporting materials.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a central point of contact for proposal contributors, coordinating input from cross-functional teams.

Communicate progress and updates clearly throughout the proposal lifecycle to ensure alignment and transparency.

Provide guidance and expertise to internal partners, serving as a resource for proposal best practices.

Process Improvement & Continuous Growth

Contribute to ongoing improvements in proposal development workflows, tools, and templates.

Explore opportunities to enhance visual presentation, streamline content creation, and strengthen proposal win strategies.

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management, General Business, or a related field.

2+ years of professional experience in proposal development, marketing, or business development support.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.

Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, and Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, SharePoint).

Proven ability to collaborate across decentralized, cross-functional teams.

Compensation:

$65,000.00 to $72,000.00 based on experience

Location:

This position is based onsite at our corporate office in Houston, TX, four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week. The office is located at 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041.

This position is also open to candidates based in our regional hub locations in Minneapolis, MN and Pittsburgh, PA.

About Elior North America
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

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