Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

Sales Administration

Location:

Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

The success of our team members is no less paramount. We’re dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work.

Wilson Language training is growing and is looking to hire a Proposal Manager.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing the timely development and delivery of high-quality responses for Wilson Language Training’s curricula, assessments, and professional learning to district and state-level Requests for Proposals, State Instructional Materials Adoptions, reviews, and similar initiatives. It requires strong skills in coordinating and communicating across various teams in a quick-moving, deadline-driven environment. Attention to detail to ensure proposals/submissions are of high quality, accurate, and responsive to requirements is critical.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages all aspects of WLT responses to district and state RFPs, listings, and State Instructional Materials Adoption submissions, as assigned by Proposal Director.
  • Consults with relevant staff and stakeholders to facilitate a go/no go decision.
  • Develops proposal responses to align with submission requirements through original writing; drawing on existing bank of responses and program descriptions; and enlisting and coordinating with subject-matter experts, as needed.
  • Consults with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop and finalize responses.
  • Creates and manages project timelines and ensures on time, compliant delivery of submissions
• Supports management of Content Library and provides strategic writing initiatives to update and expand library content.
• Identifies, tracks, and prioritizes upcoming submission opportunities.
• Analyzes opportunities for alignment to WLT programs/professional learning and company priorities.
• Stays current on all WLT program and professional learning developments, updates, and revisions.
• Stays current on educational research related to Wilson programs.
• Understands and display WLT’s values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Skills:

• Strong background in responding to district and state RFPs and requests to review ELA instructional programs, Assessments, and professional learning programs. (Experience with State Instructional Materials Adoptions preferred)
• Understanding of best practices in literacy instruction and teacher training/professional learning practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using proposal automation systems (such as Loopio, Qvidian, Responsive, etc.)
• Strong writing and editing capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven, high-pressure RFP environment.
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently and meet simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive documents and information and maintain confidentiality to protect the company.

Education or Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Previous experience responding to district and state-level opportunities for educational curriculum and assessment systems (ELA/foundational literacy programs, Assessment systems preferred).

Wilson has identified the anticipated pay range for this role based on the many factors that we consider in defining compensation levels for our roles, including market data, and internal equity considerations. Actual pay, and allocation between base and any target discretionary bonus, will vary based on geographic location, education, work experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations. Wilson offers competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with partial employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• “O’Connor days,” which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as well as other perks.

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.