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C+C · 3 weeks ago

Proposal & Business Development Manager- Utility Solutions

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

C+C is an award-winning integrated marketing agency focused on driving positive social and environmental change. The Proposal & Business Development Manager – Utility Solutions will oversee the proposal development process for Utility Solutions RFPs and support the Director of Business Development in project management for firm-wide proposals.

AdvertisingCRM

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Manage the complete proposal lifecycle using C+C's SOP (planning, writing, reviews, production, submission)

Build and manage proposal workflows in Asana, including tasks, deadlines, and deliverables

Facilitate internal kickoff meetings; assign roles, and expectations

Track for upcoming RFPs

Review all RFP documents and develop compliance matrices

Track mandatory requirements, forms, signatures, and attachments

Ensure the final submission is fully compliant, complete, accurate, and on brand

Draft, structure, and edit proposal section in alignment with C+C's brand voice and strategic positioning

Translate technical SME input into clear, accessible narratives within proposals

Maintain consistency, readability, and alignment with

Leverage C+C's custom AI tools to refine and enhance submissions

Coordinate contributions from Utility Solutions SMEs (program design, partner management, trade ally management, customer engagement) and other disciplines as appropriate

Partner with Senior US team leadership to align budgets and technical narratives

Manage subcontractor inputs including resumes, past performance, certifications, and letters of commitment)

Manage review cycles, consolidate edits and ensure narrative cohesion

Conduct final quality checks for accuracy, clarity, formatting, and compliance

Oversee final layout and formatting; coordinate with Creative as needed

Prepare submission-ready files and manage uploads via submission portals (Ariba, Jaggaer, Bonfire, etc.)

Archive final proposals and documentation

Support the SVP, Growth and senior staff in other agency business development and marketing activities

Provide project management, writing, editing, compliance tracking, design or formatting support for proposals led by other C+C service lines as needed and time allows

Case study, resume, and qualifications development

Qualification

Proposal developmentEnergy efficiencyProject managementDesign software proficiencyCompliance managementLearn quicklyTeam coordinationDeadline managementSoftware proficiencyProcurement portals experienceInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

4+ years in proposal development, project coordination, writing, communications, or similar roles supporting professional services or implementation firms, government/utility/public-sector RFPs

Familiarity with energy efficiency, DSM/DR, or electrification

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance

Proficiency with design and project management software, Microsoft Office, Teams, (or similar tools)

Ability to learn technical concepts quickly

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to travel occasionally

Preferred

Experience with procurement portals such as Ariba, Jaggaer, Bonfire, SmartProcure

Experience in communications, consulting, or prime contractor

Benefits

Health insurance premiums (medical, vision, dental) paid in full for your coverage, along with up to $1300 contributed annually to your Health Savings Account

Company paid life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability policies

Up to 4% company match contributed to your 401(k)

Starting Paid Time Off of 17 days per year, plus 12 paid company holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Work-from-home stipend for office set up

Monthly cell phone stipend

Full reimbursement for commuting via public transportation

5-year service bonuses, and paid sabbaticals every 5 years, starting with 10 years of service