Proposal (RFP) Writer / Coordinator
Why Cision?
Cision is a global powerhouse in the Public Relations software space with over 100 years of experience innovating the way businesses tell their stories. Our award-winning solutions use cutting-edge technology to provide clients with industry-leading insights and the tools to improve their marketing and PR needs. With offices in 10 countries around the world, we're committed to growing our communities and our people by offering amazing perks, professional development, and opportunities for you to power your career.
(And of course) We work hard, but we play harder!
Position Purpose:
Cision is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, Marketing Coordinator to join our North American marketing team. The Proposal Writer coordinates all formal RFPs and RFQs including gathering information, writing responses; and obtaining approvals. The Proposal Writer meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval across multiple teams and departments.
The Job:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates the RFP process for all software and services proposals working directly with sales teams to deliver proposals on deadline
- Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections as well as identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals
- Prepares and formats presentation based upon proposal requirements
- Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
- Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes.
- Maintains RFP repository of commonly asked questions and responses. Works with Marketing team to make sure we have updated and consistent information.
- Works with legal team on review of all documents
You Have:
- Excellent written communication skills
- 1-2 years’ experience in proposal writing preferred
- Ability to handle multiple proposals with tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Tenacious with strong follow-up skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The Cision Story:
Cision is a leading global media intelligence company, serving the complete workflow of today’s communications, social media and content marketing professionals. Offering the industry’s most comprehensive PR and social software, rich analytics and a Global Insights team, Cision enables clients to improve their marketing and strengthen data-driven decision making. Cision also represents the Gorkana Group, PRWeb, Help a Reporter Out (HARO) and iContact brands. Headquartered in Chicago, Cision has over 100,000 customers worldwide and maintains offices in Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Finland and China. For more information, visit www.cision.com or follow @Cision on Twitter.
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