Proposal Writer
Department: Sales
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Public Safety
Function: Sales
Company profile: Traffic Safety Systems, Innovation & PartnershipInnovation around traffic safety systems has been a hallmark of REDFLEX for over quarter century. With the continuous development of new products and technology every year, we're able to help make communities safer by reducing more crashes and saving more lives, year after year.Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, REDFLEX Traffic Systems partners with over 220 communities and operates over 2,000 traffic safety systems in the United States and Canada. REDFLEX works with communities to understand their traffic safety issues and then develops a program to address their specific issues.Redflex has programs to deter red light running (REDFLEXred®), speeding (REDFLEXspeed®), passing stopped school buses (REDFLEX Student Guardian®), crossing railroad tracks while the alarm is active (REDFLEXrail®), running stop signs (REDFLEXstop®), unauthorized vehicles driving and stopping in bus lanes (REDFLEX Bus Lane®), and speeding in highway work zones (REDFLEX Worker Guardian®), stopping in an intersection during a red light (REDFLEX Grid Free®) and travelling in a crosswalk when a pedestrian is present (REDFLEX Pedestrian Guardian®). Plus, we have technology to help prevent right angle crashes by red light runners (REDFLEXred® Halo).REDFLEX Traffic Systems Inc. is wholly owned by REDFLEX Holdings Group of Melbourne, Australia, which owns and operates the world's largest network of digital speed and red-light cameras worldwide.REDFLEX: Making a Safer World.
Description: SummaryProvide proposal writing support to Proposal Manager   associated with the process, development and delivery of responses to   Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), Request for   Qualifications (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB) and other government bid   request. This position is perfect for a self-motivated individual looking to   grow with the company. We need someone to be an integral part of our sales   team. This individual must be able to multi-task, work under tight deadlines,   have excellent proofing and editing skills, follow through skills and be   proactive in completing projects.
Requirements: Essential Duties &   ResponsibilitiesPrepare and format compliant responses to RFPs, RFI, RFQ   etc   Editing and Proofing of proposals and library contents as necessary   Conduct and attend service meetings to gather information and provide input   into proposal development  Work with key stakeholders/team to provide project management support   throughout the proposal process  Create timeline and project plan with deliverable due dates and team member   assignments/responsibilities, and follow-up on deliverables  Conceptualize content, gather ancillary data, key messages, positioning and   articulate in a single tone and consistent tense  Work closely with marketing, sales and operations to clearly articulate   company position and localize specific market messages  Ability to match written responses with to solicitation requirements  Assist in the production, distribution, shipping/delivery and archiving of   documents and ensure that it is in compliance with bid specifications   Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing   work assignments   Work independently under deadlines   Assist in the filing and organizational of completed proposals and bids   Maintain and organize library contents   Request documents from various governmental agencies under the Freedom of   Information Act   Any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned.     Minimum Job RequirementsThe position requires a Bachelors degree, preferably in   Business, English, Writing, or equivalent   work experience. Preferred 1-3 years of experience writing proposals. This   position requires some traveling.KnowledgeStrong interpersonal and communication skills (written and   oral) with ability to interface and work effectively as part of a team.  Excellent written skills; grammatical, spelling and formatting   Strong time management and multitasking abilities.  Strong Microsoft (MS) Word experience. MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project,   MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat, and graphics development experience a plus.  Quality oriented with attention to detail   Project management skills are essential to manage proposal timelines   Self motivated and able to be resourceful to achieve objectives   Relies on experience and judgment to achieve and accomplish goals   Able to perform under pressure within tight deadlines situations        
Benefits: Health / Dental / Vision401KVacation / Sick / Personal DayLifeMart
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