Proposal Writer

FULL-TIME

Los Angeles, CA (or Remote, U.S. based only)

We are looking for an exceptional Proposal Writer who wants a great opportunity to help drive demand in the marketplace for our modern enterprise point of sale solutions. Your proven track record of working strategically with both Marketing and Sales teams in a content creator or proposal writer role will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced, high-activity environment.

A Proposal Writer essentially composes and responds to informative documents in order to secure new client business. This person is self-motivated, agile and able to manage their entire RFP process. In this highly-prized role, excellent email and communication skills, the ability to work efficiently with our Sales Executives & Engineers will be critical to your success. We're looking for professionals with strong organizational and attention to detail skills. Prior writer and content management experience, especially with a technology company, will enhance your candidacy for this role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares proposals by determining concept; gathering and formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approvals
• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending strategy meetings.
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Conducts and manages team meetings for RFP check-in’s
• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding; coordinating printing.
• Prepares brochures and marketing documentation for RFP responses
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Detail and Deadline oriented
• Technical documentation background
• Graphic Design Skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Highly motivated, driven and self-starting individual
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to understand customer needs
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Salesforce.com experience a huge plus
• Adobe InDesign & PhotoShop Preferred

Benefits

Appetize is the leading Enterprise Cloud Point of Sale (POS) and management platform for food service and retail. We're trusted by many of the world’s most well known and highest volume businesses, including sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and attractions, restaurants, retailers, education campuses, and business cafeterias. Based in Silicon Beach, CA, we have over 300 employees dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that’s replacing outdated legacy systems and helping enterprises better their guest experience, future-proof operations, and driving financial performance.

At Appetize our employees are at the core of everything we do. As the company continues to grow, our team is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent who are smart, mission-driven, and share a common goal of continuous innovation. We believe that the success of our product depends on the success of our team. From fully covered medical benefits, monthly standups highlighting individuals' accomplishments, Waffle Wednesdays, and more, we’re dedicated to making this the best place to work!