Proposal Specialist

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by TransPerfect. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Are you a skilled writer with a sales mindset and knack for collaboration? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your ability to craft compelling content can directly influence business success? Join TransPerfect as a Proposals Specialist and take a leading role in developing strategic, high-impact RFPs and proposals for a global innovator in language, technology, and AI solutions. About TransPerfect: TransPerfect helps the world’s biggest brands reach audiences everywhere by combining language expertise with cutting-edge technology. With a global footprint and a collaborative culture, we empower our team members to grow their skills while supporting high-impact work across industries. From life sciences and legal to media and gaming, we’re helping organizations everywhere connect across languages, cultures, and markets. Position Summary: We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional who excels in B2B writing and leading RFP development. The Proposals Specialist will collaborate with sales teams and senior leadership to develop well-organized, winning proposals and RFP responses. This role requires someone who is strategic, process-oriented, and systems-minded —ready to bring structure, creativity, and best practices to a traditionally siloed process. This position plays a central role in elevating the quality and consistency of our proposals and improving win rate. Ideal candidates will possess sales instincts , the ability to shape complex information into persuasive messaging, and experience managing enterprise-level RFP responses. Key Responsibilities: Write, edit, and develop strategic, client-focused RFP responses and proposals. Take ownership of content quality by reviewing your work for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Partner with sales and internal teams to gather information, clarify goals, and shape narrative direction. Maintain and continuously improve the library of responses to frequently asked questions. Tidy and standardize formatting in Microsoft Word documents, ensuring visual consistency, readability, and compliance with branding guidelines. Ensure compliance with submission procedures, archiving, and quality control. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field. Minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in strategic proposal writing/editing and RFP management or a related role in sales, sales support, or any position requiring persuasive writing. Demonstrated ability to self-review and refine work to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand and proposal objectives. Experience working cross-functionally with leadership and sales teams. Dynamic, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent formatting skills in Word and Excel Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio of their work and should be prepared to complete a writing and proofreading assessment as part of the evaluation process. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing and Writing/Editing Industries Translation and Localization Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TransPerfect by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Proposal Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL . 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