Proposal Writer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) *401(k) retirement plan with company match Employee assistance program Training and exciting career growth opportunities Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus *Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details. Airport Location:Corporate Development Advertised Compensation:$64,100.00to $75,400.00 Purpose: The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant, and compelling written content and contributing to creative production. Essential Functions: At the direction of Proposal Directors, participates in the development, construction, and production of proposals across all phases including SOQs, RFQs, and RFPs Crafts proposalsectionsthatareclear, concise, accurate, and compliant with established templates and submission requirements, incorporating feedback from reviews through final submission; maintains consistency in language, tense, formatting, and overall presentation across proposal materials Writes, edits, and formats proposal content including solution narratives, management approaches, technical descriptions, presentations, and supporting documentation Gathers supporting information to craft responses to specific inquiries and information requests; facilitates cross-discipline coordination with Operations, Marketing & Communications, Business Development Finance, Legal, SMEs, and consultants Contributes to creative production by assisting with layout, graphics support, infographic development, and visual integration within proposal documents Ensures that content requested consistently meets scheduled milestones and submission deadlines Analyzes RFIs and RFPs for customer requirements and develops compliant response content that fits the customer’s needs and addresses evaluation criteria Archives proposal elements, project data, boilerplates, graphics, and templates; maintains and updates proposal-related artifacts including project summaries and supporting visuals Reporting relationship: The Proposal Writer reports to the Director of Proposal Creative & Technical Services Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment : Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must be 5 years: In a technical role: Requires 5 yearsof experience in roles closely related to proposalwritingor business development support;proposal management and coordination function with experience engaged in retail and Food & Beverage environments A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, or a program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 5-year requirement In the industry:3-5 years ofHospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with akeen eye for detail and precision Ability to manage multiple assignments and meettight deadlines Basic visual design aptitude with interest in contributing to graphic and layout production Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SharePoint and InDesign a plus Familiarity with the RFP or proposal processes preferred Demonstrated history ofunderstanding the needs of thebusiness,stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances Demonstrated history ofcreating and maintaining positive work environmentsthroughcoaching, developing, and leading teamsto achieve common goals Location: This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, Maryland Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”). #J-18808-Ljbffr Avolta AG