Proposal Writer

Job description

JLL is currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our marketing team. This position will partner with brokerage, research and marketing professionals on the strategy and creation of proposal content through original writing and the adaption of pre-formulated content, with the ultimate goal of increasing the firm’s win rate and market share and adding revenue across certain key JLL’s business lines. Qualified candidates should possess demonstrated experience and expertise balancing writing and sales messaging.

This individual must have strong project management skills to ensure the delivery of quality materials in a timely manner. Clear and open communication, desire to be part of a team and a positive attitude will be key for this role.

Responsibilities

·  Innovate and drive the creation of new business pitch materials that reflect the brand while addressing specific clients' needs
·  Initiate and lead discussions with internal clients to drive a strategic approach to new business opportunities
·  Manage the sales enablement new business process, including setting, enforcing, and maintaining a timeline for successful completion of deliverables
·  Manage and create the RFP and RFQ response/proposal development process; includes assessing requirements, acquiring content from subject matter experts and team members, formulating clear and effective responses and complying with all solicitation requirements
·  Coordinate the presentation development process; includes synthesizing a high volume of stakeholder inputs, defining a story framework, mapping content to key messages and directing data visualization
·  Organize, attend and contribute to preparation meetings with partners, principals, senior-level brokerage professionals and subject matter experts to ensure alignment and responsiveness
·  Develop proposal content through original writing and the adaption of pre-formulated content
·  Develop customized presentation content to support key sales messaging at the new business pursuit level schedule
·  Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and marketing and business development team members against strict deadlines
·  Perform advanced document proofreading and formatting
·  Provide quality control review and editing on proposals, pitches and presentations
·  Oversee final production and delivery of proposals, pitches and presentations
·  Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction to the satisfaction of internal clients
·  Ensure strict adherence to quality control methods and department processes required for the production of quality work product and timely delivery of submittals/deliverables
·  Develop and maintain content library, including but not limited to baseline language, business analytics, case studies, experience, and resumes
·  Track the results of and collect feedback for new business pursuits

Qualifications

·  Minimum of 3+ years of directly applicable experience in professional writing
·  Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and experience in technical writing, English, journalism, or related professional area
·  Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
·  Experience with InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite or willingness to learn
·  Ability to readily adopt to new technology and sales tools
·  Ability to listen in a way that builds and maintains rapport with internal and external clients
·  Experience managing the sales pursuit process (i.e., RFPs, RFQs, presentations)
·  Ability to convey thoughts, ideas, recommendations and technical information in a clearly understood and concise manner
·  Upholds the highest standards in spelling, grammar, syntax and style Hybrid writing style for technical and creative content development Strong proofreading/editing skills

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