Quad · 22 hours ago
Proposal Development Specialist
US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expQuad is a global marketing experience company aimed at helping clients succeed through data-driven marketing solutions. The Proposal Development Specialist will manage project workflows and create compelling content for client proposals, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet submission requirements.
AdvertisingContentDigital MarketingManufacturingMarketingPrinting
Responsibilities
The Proposal Development Specialist will possess an understanding of the request for proposal process, working with the Proposal Development Team to deliver copy, graphics (maps, infographics, icons, charts, etc.) and slides that represent the company's response
The Proposal Development Specialist will stay at the forefront of Quad and industry knowledge by participating in various educational opportunities, discussions and resources made available
In this role, the Proposal Development Specialist will be exposed to confidential information and is expected to handle this information carefully
When required, the Proposal Development Specialist may periodically provide creative support for internal and client-facing projects for our business partners and Leadership Team
Thoroughly reads and understands the RFP submission requirements, sales strategy, response deadlines and content deliverables
Prepare and lead efficient proposal kick-off meetings and follow-up meetings with the appropriate subject matter experts (SMEs) to review status of deliverables and sales strategy, ensuring activities adhere to the proposal deadlines
Maintain and contribute to content database, including collaborating with Sales Operations and Marketing for Highspot content
Possess editing skills, excellent knowledge of grammar and punctuation
Orchestrate development of responses across Quad’s continuum by gathering proposal information from various sources of information and content contributors. Collect the data, verify brand and voice consistency
Ensure the high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables
Manage proposal expectations with the team and other stakeholders
Facilitate daily/weekly status meetings to refine deliverables, set tasks, and answer any questions
Identify process problems and recommend improvements
Self-directed in both planning and structuring the work and executing on expected levels of quality
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate project updates, milestones, and status reports
Develop graphical covers, headers and footers that follow the company brand book, created by marketing
Conceptualize proposal layouts and create/edit high-end graphics
Ensure all graphics are consistent within the proposal
Participate in quality reviews to ensure latest graphics and creative assets are included in the proposal
Work quickly and carefully to complete work on both small and larger projects, collaborate with colleagues, and suggest new solutions to improve existing content
Re-prioritizing as new requests come in based on urgent and non-urgent proposal requirements
Qualification
Required
Understanding of the request for proposal process
Ability to deliver copy, graphics (maps, infographics, icons, charts, etc.) and slides
Participation in educational opportunities and discussions
Ability to handle confidential information carefully
Creative support for internal and client-facing projects
Thorough understanding of RFP submission requirements, sales strategy, response deadlines and content deliverables
Preparation and leading of efficient proposal kick-off meetings and follow-up meetings
Maintenance and contribution to content database
Editing skills and excellent knowledge of grammar and punctuation
Orchestration of development of responses across Quad's continuum
Ensuring high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables
Management of proposal expectations with the team and other stakeholders
Facilitation of daily/weekly status meetings
Identification of process problems and recommendation of improvements
Self-directed in planning and structuring work
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Development of graphical covers, headers and footers
Conceptualization of proposal layouts and creation/editing of high-end graphics
Ensuring consistency of graphics within the proposal
Participation in quality reviews
Ability to work quickly and carefully on projects
Re-prioritization of tasks based on proposal requirements
Software expertise in Adobe Creative suite and Microsoft PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, e.g., English, Journalism, Design or Marketing or certification from learning program and relevant work experience
4-6 years of experience in hands-on content development function
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Company
Quad
Quad is a marketing agency that helps brands reimagine their marketing to be streamlined and flexible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Flagstar Financial
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $35M
2025-03-17Acquired
2014-04-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.9B
Leadership Team
Tony Staniak
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Dave Honan
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-05
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