We're looking for a Proposals Specialist ready to start work in January 2025!
Overview:
As a Proposals Specialist, you will play a key role in creating compelling proposals for clients in the marine sector. You'll collaborate with operations and marketing teams to support sales and consulting efforts, helping achieve strategic business objectives. This role requires a motivated, self-driven individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Follow the proposal generation process and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
- Draft, edit, and finalize proposals with input from subject matter experts, consultants, and clients.
- Manage the entire proposal process, ensuring all required information is gathered and reviewed on time.
- Enhance proposal style and format to increase the likelihood of winning bids.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including resumes and competencies for consultants and subcontractors.
- Keep the proposal content and template database updated.
- Coordinate with consultants and clients to provide updates on proposal status.
- Prepare reports and assist with client feedback processes as needed.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Maritime Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing, specifically proposals.
Skills and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in work.
- Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and basic graphic creation tools like PowerPoint or MS Publisher.
- Ability to handle multiple proposals at once and work collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in business development, sales, shipyards, the marine industry, or classification societies.