Proposal Writer

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. Bank's Corporate Payment Systems (CPS) by writing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Create additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals, Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and ad hoc documents for external clients
• Manage projects independently and with adherence to detailed client specifications, with turnaround times in a typical range of one day to three weeks
• Interact with sales and relationship management staffs to integrate pricing into formal proposal documents
• Collaborate with product, marketing, finance, and subject matter experts to update product information, sales positioning, and proposal content to support the agreed-upon sales strategy

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Three to five years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information necessary to answer client questions
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction
• Possesses technical ability to adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and details
• Ability to manage routine administrative tasks
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience developing and managing responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Experience coordinating proposal submissions involving multiple contributors and subject matter experts
• Familiarity with proposal management platforms such as Responsive (RFPIO), Qvidian, or similar tools
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Financial services, payments, treasury management, commercial card, or corporate payments industry experience is a plus

Demonstrates strong business writing and editing skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Proficient in proposal generation and familiar with proposal management platforms, ensuring high-quality responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

• Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Proposal Development
• Project Management
• Client Communication
• Technical Writing
• Document Creation
• Pricing Proposal Development
• Sales Positioning

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration

• Financial Services
• Payments
• Treasury Management
• Commercial Card
• Corporate Payments

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Responsive (RFPIO)
• Qvidian