Technical Proposal Writer

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Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for a Technical Proposal Writer for a permanent opportunity. The position is located in North York.

 

 

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

 

Role:

To support aggressive growth initiatives, Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. is currently seeking a Proposal Writer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support all proposal activities pertaining to the preparation and writing of IT Staffing and Solutions proposals. This individual will also be responsible for answering client-driven questions pertaining to proposed solutions and creating bid presentations.

 

 

Specific Responsibilities & Primary Duties:

Proposal Management

• Coordinate and participate in bid/no bid decisions.
• Evaluate the strength of bids. Make required changes to increase chances of win.
• Create project plans for proposal submissions.
• Assign required proposal content to pertinent stakeholders.
• Schedule meetings and report on project status.
• Conduct proposal walkthroughs.
• Engage Account Managers proactively for assistance needed to close sales opportunities through utilizing Zylog’s Customer Relationship Management system.
• Report the status of proposals while focusing on increasing the win rate.
• Prepare presentation materials and participate in proposal presentations to clients.
• Attend pre-proposal conferences, kick-off meetings.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and IT Solutions during the periods between RFP’s and proposal presentations.
• Assist Sales team with daily activities.

Proposal Writing

• Review RFx documents, requirements documents, etc.
• Create proposal templates based on RFP specifications.
• Incorporate re-usable content into proposals (by searching the proposal library).
• Incorporate assigned content provided by SME’s into proposal sections.
• Create new proposal content.
• Create or modify drawings, illustrations, charts and diagrams to illustrate written material.
• Create, manage and maintain resume skills grids. Work with consultants and recruitment to complete grids.
• Proof read proposals.
• Printing, collating, binding and distribution of proposals.
• Work closely with SME’s to create effective PowerPoint presentations.
• Work closely with SME’s to write effective case studies.
• Assist with other Corporate writing and communications as needed

Key Skills and Attributes Required:

• University Degree in Business or Marketing is preferred.
• Experience in an IT related discipline, such as software development is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience
• Must have superior organizational skills (time and priority management).
• Experience with desktop publishing and graphics software.
• Must have strong MS Word and MS PowerPoint skills.
• Must have excellent command of written English, and in particular have the ability to translate technical information into user friendly documentation
• Must have the ability to develop relationships with technical experts and project team members to be able to collect, discuss, clarify, propose and finalize the preparation of technical documentation.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent research skills.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Familiarity of tendering tools, including MERX and Biddingo.
• Familiarity with Ariba RFP response submissions.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as SharePoint is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment while taking ownership of individual assignments.
• Travel may be required.

Keywords: Proposal, Technical, Writer, RFP

 

 

How to Apply:

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com