Sales Proposals Specialist

Sales Proposals Specialist

Location:

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Fiber evolution to drive your AI revolution

At the furthest frontiers of innovation, Comm Scope Data Center Solutions is committed to helping our partners and customers think bigger, build better and evolve smarter in their data center and central office connectivity strategies. As the collaborative, go-to authority for high-density, low-latency fiber‑optic infrastructure, Comm Scope Data Center Solutions helps the world’s networks scale up, scale out and scale across.

With the global manufacturing capacity to meet customers’ ambitious growth, our solutions help conquer network complexity, accelerate deployments and deliver long-term evolutionary performance. Together, we help operators stay ahead of evolving AI applications and increasing demands.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Proposal Writer / RFP & RFI Specialist to support business growth by developing compelling, accurate, and customer‑focused responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other customer inquiries. This role requires exceptional written communication skills, strong project coordination abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Copilot, to efficiently manage proposal development from kickoff through submission.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who takes initiative, manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and collaborates effectively across sales, product, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver high‑quality proposals on time.

• Review customer RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other RFx documents.
• Analyze requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and deadlines.
• Determine response strategy and identify risks, gaps, and compliance requirements.

• Write and edit customer‑facing responses.
• Develop executive summaries, solution descriptions, value propositions, and differentiators.
• Translate technical, engineering, and product information into clear business language.
• Ensure messaging aligns with customer objectives and requirements.

• Coordinate input from:
• Product Management
• Finance
• Legal
• Professional Services
• Marketing

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as English, Marketing, Public Relations or Business Administration preferred
• Preferably 5 years’ relevant work experience with a minimum of 2 years in a role working with or supporting PLM.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external audiences
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with several types and levels of staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally
• Must have effective presentation skills
• Ability to work simultaneously on many priorities, which change frequently
• Assertive, persuasive and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (including international travel)

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third‑party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. The expected salary range for this position is $62,000–$78,000 annually.

The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

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