Proposal Writer

Primary Duties: This position is responsible for writing proposalsin response to Request for Proposals (RFP?s) by organizing ideas andcommunicating in a professional and credible manner according to statedguidelines based on factual information that provides the reader with necessarydetails to make a business decision. Ancillary responsibilities related tomarketing include developing presentation and other marketing information;working with Account Executives on day to day basis to coordinate detailsrelated to conferences/event attendance; and responding to informational requestsfrom potential clients. This position requires excellent analysis, grammar,persuasive writing and proof reading skills, ability to accurately followwritten and other directions, and meet established deadlines. Additionalqualifications and other skill requirements are outlined below.

Ideal Applicant:
Theideal candidate is someone with a strong work ethic who sees themselves as a?jack-of all trades? who wants to be valued and grow in the position. Youshould be self-confident, bright, highly organized, curious, eager to learn,and detail oriented. Being flexible, having a professional demeanor, and goodsense of humor is also important as is the ability to multi-task to meet everchanging priorities and deadlines. In addition, the ability to be a?self-starter,? and the willingness to pitch-in to support others in ateam-oriented effort to achieve company objectives are essential.
Key Responsibilities: (Includes a wide array ofactivities as follows): Analyzes Requestsfor Proposals (RFPs); prepares proposals in response to stated requirements.utilizing established templates as a primary resource Meets proposaldeadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for informationgathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements withcontributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings;transmitting proposals. Develops proposalby writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries,conclusions, and organization credentials. Preparespresentations including text, graphics, printing, and binding; Maintains qualityresults by using and effectively tailoring existing templates and created newresponsive verbiage; following proposal-writing standards includingreadability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases. Obtains approvalsby reviewing proposal with account executives and other key personnel. Improvesproposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approaches,coordination, and updating existing boilerplate; recommending and implementingimprovements. Final proofreading of business proposals to ensure proposal compliance, accuracy andtimeliness of submittal Marketingactivities to include newsletter/social media content development, editing andpublication Design anddevelopment of brochures and other marketing materials in support of salesprogram objectives Coordination ofconference and exhibiting registrations, exhibit materials and other relatedactivities to support Penn Credit?s internal and external sales staff Occasionalattendance at pre-bid meetings and conferences, requiring overnight travel Generaladministrative support and other related activities, as required Regularly updatesjob knowledge by participating in educational opportunities aimed at enhancingtechnical capabilities; maintaining personal networks.
Qualifications and Other Desirable Skills: Following are other factors thatwill be essential in the selection process:
Education/Experience- AA in Business, Marketing, Education, English, or Journalism, with a BApreferred; 2 to 5 years of proposal/technical writing preferred or any otherrelevant/equivalent education and/or track record of applicable experience
OtherDesired Skills Graphic Design Process Improvement Project Coordination Familiarity with marketing Computer savvy using all MicrosoftOffice software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook andPublisher; experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop a plus Pennsylvania or other validdriver?s license and reliable transportation

Compensation:
Dependson Experience (DOE) Application Requirements: The followingare both required for application to be considered:
Coverletter detailing your educational, job experience, accomplishments, or otherrelevant experience, including range of compensation expectations. Morethan anything we want to know who you are and how this opportunity might fitinto your larger career aspirations. ProfessionalResume