Coordinator, Proposals & Marketing

Education - It's in Our DNA

At Barnes & Noble Education ("BNED") we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond.

Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.

To support this mission, we are seeking a Coordinator, Proposals & Marketing to join our team. In this role, you will support Barnes & Noble College's proposal development process by coordinating the preparation of responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other proposal opportunities. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Field Operations, and subject matter experts, you will develop and format proposal content, coordinate timelines and deliverables, and maintain proposal templates and supporting materials to ensure timely, accurate, and professional submissions that effectively communicate Barnes & Noble College's solutions and capabilities.

• Coordinate the development and submission of Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other proposal responses.
• Prepare, edit, and compile proposal content that accurately reflects Barnes & Noble College's products, services, and value proposition.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Field Operations, and subject matter experts to gather information and supporting content for proposal responses.
• Format proposal documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure compliance with submission requirements, brand standards, and overall presentation quality.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, communicate deadlines, follow up on deliverables, and elevate issues as needed to support timely submission.
• Review proposal documents for accuracy, completeness, formatting, and consistency prior to submission.
• Maintain and update proposal templates, standard responses, content libraries, FAQs, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proposal materials remain current with changes to products, services, messaging, and branding.
• Maintain familiarity with Barnes & Noble College's products, services, and proposal resources to support proposal development.
• Maintain awareness of higher education trends and competitor information as they relate to proposal responses.
• Support the development and maintenance of presentations, marketing collateral, and other business development materials, as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, proposal development, technical writing, or a related field.
• Experience supporting formal proposal development processes, including RFIs and RFPs, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign required;
  Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Strong written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.

Please Note:

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance three (3) days per week at our Florham Park, NJ headquarters. Applicants must be within a commutable distance, as relocation assistance will not be provided.

We believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life…