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We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nThe Proposal Writer for our K-12 learning market is responsible for managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and will engage key internal partners to develop a proposal strategy that balances customer and channel priorities.\nThis role reports to the Manager, Sales Operations and Support whose team is responsible for the successful evaluation and execution of Cengage School RFP submission for districts and state departments of education. The successful candidate will support the effective project management of the bid process with on-time, high-quality responses by ensuring each proposal submission aligns with client need and represents Cengage's highest quality standards.\nIn this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a content library that clearly, concisely, and accurately articulates our proposed solution to the solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria. You will work alongside our sales, marketing, and product teams to audit and maintain a library of resources that contains up-to-date messaging and branding. In addition, you are encouraged to look for efficiencies to streamline and scale templates, processes, and systems.\nWhat you'll do here:\nSupport all aspects of the RFP process from start to finish, including RFP vetting, strategy calls, content collaboration, editing, and proposal preparation.\nAnalyze RFP bid to determine compliant response structure and format.\nGenerate detailed response plans, schedules, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with proposal specifications.\nDelegate tasks to team members as appropriate.\nPartner with the Sales team to create innovative approaches and deliverables to differentiate proposals to assure a winning first impression.\nIdentify gaps in the current RFP response model strategy, then propose new insights and secure support from internal partners to implement improvements within the processes, systems, and/or templates.\nTrack, evaluate, and improve RFP responses based on customer feedback, sales needs, and market research.\nComplete other duties as assigned to meet company goals.\nSkills you will need here:\nA minimum of 2 years experience in proposal management with sales support or writing.\nBA/BS in writing, communications, marketing, or related field.\nAbility to serve as team mentor to coordinate proposal efforts simultaneously within tight timeframes.\nPrior success in developing, implementing, and evaluating proposals that balance user needs with business requirements.\nStrong interpersonal skills: the ability to empathize, support, and anticipate the needs of external customers and internal teammates/departments.\nExcellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and align stakeholders while driving for results.\nAble to remain agile while successfully project managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nUnderstanding of emerging proposal trends, technologies, and integration strategies.\nProvide value to each proposal being developed as a knowledgeable resource and strategic problem solver.\nProficient with MS Office suite and Adobe Suite\nPreferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:\nExperience working within the K12 education industry.\nPrevious experience working with proposal management software (Responsive)\nCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.\nCengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at .\nAbout Cengage\nCengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nCompensation\nAt Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.\nThe full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. 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