Proposal Writer (Hybrid)

Overview
At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. Today we’re working better, smarter and faster—and set on expanding. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. We continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description
We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our team.

In this role, you will play a key role in developing compelling proposals that win contracts and support the company’s growth. You will help shape proposal strategies and messaging that differentiate Lakeshore in competitive environments. Your writing skills, attention to detail and strategic thinking will be essential in refining proposal drafts, ensuring compliance with requirements and developing clear, persuasive themes and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and collaboration skills, along with experience supporting complex proposal efforts.

A day on the job looks like this

Thoroughly reviewing and interpreting bid requirements to develop customized responses that align with client needs and organizational capabilities

Partnering with stakeholders across various departments to develop win strategies for specific opportunities

Scheduling and leading discovery sessions with sales and subject matter experts to draft new content and refine existing content in support of the sales strategy for a specified customer

Writing new content and rewriting existing content to reflect the win strategy for a specific proposal, adhering to established writing standards

Crafting and refining sophisticated proposal responses and other communications that are compliant, persuasive and engaging

Editing final responses for spelling, grammar, style, formatting, consistency, voice and overall clarity

Consolidating information from multiple sources to ensure complete, accurate and cohesive bid responses

Conveying complex ideas in a clear, logical sequence that is easily understood by multiple audiences

Partnering with stakeholders across departments to incorporate feedback and technical input into bid responses

Collaborating with the design team to create graphics and visuals for bid responses that can be templatized to enhance presentation and impact

Regularly updating and curating proposal content to maintain high-quality reusable and templatized materials

Tailoring writing to effectively reach the intended audience

Qualifications

Strong understanding of the proposal development process with an ability to identify and apply strategic approaches

Exceptional writing, editing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and well-structured narratives

Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Comfort working independently and collaboratively, with a thoughtful and creative approach to problem solving

Proficiency in research methods, including effective use of digital research tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed to meet proposal deadlines, including occasional off-hours work

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro and TechSmith Snagit, with willingness to learn additional tools as required

Required

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of experience in a related field

2 years of experience in proposal writing or a similar role

2 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects

Preferred

Master’s degree

4 years of experience in a related field

4 years of experience in proposal writing or a similar role

4 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects

Additional Information
And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $33.89-$45.91 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate\'s relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible

Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding

Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest

On-site preschool for our employees’ children

On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs

Generous employee discount

Casual dress

EEO and Privacy
We know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy. Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information.

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