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WHO WE ARE
Optimize Your Buildings and Infrastructure with Cartegraph.
Cities and Counties, Colleges and Universities, Parks, Utilities, Commercial Campuses, and More.
Cartegraph builds safer, more resilient, and more sustainable communities through better stewardship of buildings and infrastructure. We build, sell, and implement powerful, intuitive software solutions that help local governments, utilities, universities, and commercial campuses manage operations and maintenance activities across their buildings and infrastructure portfolio. With Cartegraph, users optimize the performance of their assets, drive efficiencies, improve space utilization, maximize resources, and reduce costs through smarter, data-driven decisions.
JOB SUMMARY
The Proposal Writer is responsible for helping increase the efficiency of the Sales Business Development and Account Management teams by developing compelling proposal submission packages, supporting continuous improvement initaitives, and curating an ever changing proposal content library. The position is responsible for the on-time delivery of client-focused RFP/RFI/RFQ responses related to the products and services offered by Cartegraph, as well as related tasks as needed and assigned by the Proposal Manager.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO
- Manage selected proposal pursuits as assigned by the Proposal Manager, reviewing solicitation requirements to develop response timelines, writing assignments, format, and delivery requirements.
- Attend pre-bid conferences and internal go/no-go meetings.
- Review, proofread, and format proposals to ensure consistency and adherence to established formats
- Ensure that proposal packages are completed, produced, and submitted to Customer on time.
- Employ the Cartegraph proposal style guide and associated templates to ensure quality, consistency, and corporate branding.
- Co-maintain the Cartegraph proposal content library, keeping it current with new product release information and updated marketing messaging.
- Update the Salesforce proposal response database.
- Flexibility during key proposal response periods throughout the year.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry and works toward continuous quality improvement.
- Attend internal trainings to assist in developing and updating proposal content.
- Attends meetings as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (English, Business Administration, Technical Writing) or 4+ years experience in proposal writing/management.
- The ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate the proposal activities of various contributors, and the ability to escalate issues when required.
- Self-starter who can take on work independently but is also able to appropriately triage and escalate situations that require additional team member participation.
- Customer focused, responsive, and service-oriented attitude interacting with and supporting internal stakeholders and partners.
- Professional verbal and written communication, proofreading, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong, accurate grammar and spelling skills.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Proficiency with office and video conference collaboration tools such as Office365 and Teams.
- Experience with proposal management systems such as Loopio.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, Salesforce preferred.
TRAVEL
Ability and willingness to travel 10%
Benefits
We tried to narrow down to just 5 reasons to work here, but it was impossible...
- Opportunities to apply your skills and experiences with an established industry leader
- Options to grow your career with Cartegraph's Career Pathing program
- Collaborative work environment
- Co-workers with a passion for what they do
- Casual and flexible work environment
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 15 days of PTO in just your first year (whoa)
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness & EAP Program
- One week sabbatical every five years
- Paid holidays (plus a couple extra days)
- 401k plan with generous employer match
- Social events, coffee and snacks, foosball, and more..
Learn more about working at Cartegraph and our Midwest-Nice culture:
https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cartegraph-EI_IE335255.11,21.htm
In our efforts to recruit those who will elevate our success and ensure a proper career fit, we have a multi-faceted application process, As a part of our process, we invite you to complete the Culture Index Survey. The survey contains two questions and should take no more than 10-15 minutes. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Cartegraph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate ersity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you are unable to complete our online employment application or require an accommodation to do so, please call 563-587-3366 for assistance.
