Proposal Writer- Knoxville, (Marketing)

Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer Responsibilities:
Writes, edits, proofreads, formats, and prepares proposals and bids
Analyzes Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify requirements for assigned proposal
Develops proposals by organizing and assembling information including project nature, objectives, deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
Ability to break down large amounts of information into digestible content
Meets deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and production
Ensures compliance, completeness, and consistent messaging throughout the proposal
Develops, edits, proofreads, and prepares copy for marketing collateral
Works in conjunction with other members of the marketing and sales team to ensure content aligns with overall strategy
Must take ownership of assigned projects and be comfortable working with all levels of co-workers within different departments
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Communications, or similar field preferred
5+ years' experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and producing large documents as part of a creative or marketing/sales team
Experience in responding to RFPs, ITBs with familiarity with online Portals is a must
Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to grasp and communicate a variety of diverse concepts
Organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, experience managing multiple projects at once to completion, and ability to prioritize a must
Ability to proactively perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications such as Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite applications
Displays enthusiasm to support the team whenever necessary – sometimes beyond normal tasks or work hours
Additional Information: All qualified applicants are invited to apply. Candidates must be able to work remotely and onsite in the Knoxville, TN office. For immediate consideration, please respond with a cover letter that includes salary requirement, writing sample, and resume.