Job Type: Fully remote work (9:00 am-4:00 pm EST time)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote, Kenya, Pakistan, Ghana, and the Philippines
Job Summary: The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the development of high-quality proposals, bids, and tender responses that align with the company’s objectives. This role involves managing the entire proposal lifecycle — from initial planning and strategy through submission — ensuring compliance with client requirements and maximising the company’s chances of winning new business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end proposal process, including timelines, deliverables, and team coordination.
Analyse RFPs, RFIs, and bid documents to identify requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
Develop and maintain proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and content plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, technical, finance, legal, operations) to gather and validate proposal content.
Ensure proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with the company’s brand and messaging.
Write, edit, and proofread proposal sections to maintain clarity, accuracy, and impact.
Manage proposal templates, style guides, and reusable content libraries.
Conduct post-submission reviews and implement process improvements for future bids.
Monitor industry trends and competitors to enhance proposal strategies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in proposal management, bid coordination, or similar roles.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal management tools.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.