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The Proposal Writer is a key resource for our global sales teams. This role is responsible for leading and responding to all aspects of Corporate Travel Management RFP/RFI/RFQ and informational requests, working closely with the sales lead to provide consultative and responsive support. This support includes, but is not limited to, leadership of proposal generation, and Pre- & Post-submittal questions throughout the Acquisition process. You will also be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures, tools, databases, and tracking systems related to managing bid responses.

What You Will Do:

• The primary responsibility is to work with our Sales and Account Management Teams throughout the entire acquisition process to develop detailed and customized bid responses within the schedule provided. You will called upon to apply effective Project Management methodologies in completing a bid project, including:

• Leading kick-off, strategy, final check, and post-submittal debrief meetings

• Completing a Gap Analysis of client needs vs. Amex Egencia's current response capabilities

• Assessing requirements and communicating with business and technical resources to support the response

• Working with multiple groups across time zones to get any and all information vital for the bid

• Building a Plan of Action to deliver all items required to successfully complete the bid

• Writing and delivering multiple drafts and incorporating feedback into the final proposal

• Producing and delivering the final bid, which may include both electronic and hard-copies

• Resolving all post-submittal bid-related questions from the client

• You will support the maintenance of the RFP Database, stay abreast of competitor practices, keep current on all marketing materials, maintain relevant data in Salesforce, and answer ad-hoc requests.

Who You Are:

You have experience securing new business for an enterprise that help companies optimize their business processes. You have a track record of success working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and collaborative environment while producing high-quality written content. Proven experience crafting client-facing materials, as well as excellent business writing skills that can be flexibly applied to a variety of business needs.

• 3+ years' experience working as a Proposal Writer responsible for creating bids for a company that has a focus in technology solutions

• 5+ years experience in support of a Global B2B sales organization leading and responding to inbound/outbound RFP's

• Awesome research, writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation skills

• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

• Finely honed interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Experience in maintaining content libraries preferred

• Highly proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to craft a simple and compelling story which drives action

• Ability to understand the context and requirements of complex bids

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Location

United States - Virtual Location

The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $49,000 to $94,500. The national range provided includes the base salary that Egencia expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual Performance Based Incentive, which rewards participants based on company performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.

• And much more!

This role is for Egencia LLC (“Egencia” or the “Company”), a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, gender identity (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or marital status. It is our policy to maintain an equal-opportunity environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias for our candidates, colleagues, clients and suppliers.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please, let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For more details, please consult GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement (https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/gbt-recruitment-privacy-statement/) .

What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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