Proposal Coordinator - Colorado Springs

Responsibilities:

The Proposal Coordinator serves as the key organizer of Sanborn proposals as well as a contributing writer to ensure Sanborn proposals are accurate, timely, compelling and high quality.  This position analyzes RFP and other bid documents to identify and outline proposal requirements; organizes and tracks proposal writing assignments; creates and maintain schedules for the development and submission of proposals, writes or develops material and or edits, formats writing assignments developed by others on the proposal team, print and bind in accordance with specific RFP requirements and ships/delivers proposals on time.  Additionally, this role collaborates with departments across Sanborn to obtain various required documents, such as EEO-1 reports; insurance information; etc.

 

As a writer on proposal efforts, the Proposal Coordinator outlines, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical and administrative publications. 

 

The position entails coordinating and producing winning proposals and presentations, statement of qualifications, as well as maintaining Sanborn’s standard or boilerplate documents or other proposal documents as required.  Candidate must be able to work productively under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Duties Include:

- Analyze RFPs and other bid documents.

- Create proposal templates and standard sections.

- Develop proposal outlines/structures.

- Establish proposal schedule.

- Coordinate production and submission of responses

- Assign proposal writers.  Edit and rewrite writing of proposal contributors.

- Assist with content for proposals ensuring proposals are well written and create a high quality company image assuring the use of current templates and style guides

- Review written materials and recommend revisions or changes in content and format.

- Request, gather and review materials from other Sanborn departments.

- Organize and coordinate the overall production and delivery of proposals, with responsibility for the final product.

- Ensure Sanborn proposals are consistent with Sanborn branding standards.

- Follow AP Style Guide Standards and stay current on style guide changes.

- Reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with our industry, product technologies and production methods and stay informed of changes.

- Other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from accredited four-year college or university.

 

EXPERIENCE

Extensive writing and editing experience and experience formatting, writing, and revising proposals, preferably in a technical setting.  Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.  Natural sales aptitude. Extensive experience is using Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

 

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume “Proposal Coordinator – Colorado Springs� listed in the subject line to employment@sanborn.com .