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Allied Universal Proposal Development Representative in Tampa, Florida
Company Overview:
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Allied Universal® is hiring a Proposal Development Representative. The Proposal Development Representative will oversee the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), or rebid process for both new opportunities and existing clients, ensuring the production of high-quality professional materials that align with the agreed-upon win strategy. The Proposal Development Representative collaborates closely with the sales team to acquire new business and with the operations team to retain current clients, organizes and reviews all client-provided documents, develops project timelines, assigns responsibilities, and manages all deliverables to meet deadlines. Their role includes authoring, proofreading, and editing content, creating supporting graphics, and ensuring the material's consistency, clarity, relevance, and persuasiveness. The Proposal Writer also ensures that all content is well-written, accurate, and compliant with each solicitation's requirements, overseeing the entire process from request to delivery. Additionally, the Proposal Writer researches and writes new content for the shared library and helps develop sales presentations to support the sales process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the central point of contact for all RFI /RFQ / RFP requests
Manage bid platforms for proposal submissions
Analyze solicitation documents to ensure full compliance with technical and operational requirements
Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Pricing to gather required information
Conduct fact-finding calls with internal stakeholders as needed to clarify scope and requirements
Write, edit, format, and tailor proposal responses using the company’s proposal library and software systems
Compile all content into cohesive, professionally formatted proposal and quote documents
Provide daily status updates on active proposals and deadlines and monitor timelines to ensure on-time completion and submission of all proposals
Manage electronic proposal files and maintain the company’s proposal library software
Complete pre-qualification documentation and vendor registration materials as required
Support post-submittal follow-up requests as needed
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
Must possess one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
Associate’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of work experience managing or supporting the proposal development process
Minimum of two (2) years of proposal development, administrative experience
Experience responding to government or commercial RFPs (service industry preferred)
Experience with navigating procurement portals
Experience working in cloud-based proposal management systems.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with Adobe Suite
Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with strict attention to detail
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
- Online procurement platforms experience
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Job ID: 2026-1549670
Location: United States-Florida-Tampa
Job Category: Sales and Marketing