Proposal Writer, Operations

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Proposal Writer creating persuasive sales collateral for D2L, a cloud company modernizing education and the Future of Work. Managing proposals, editing documents, and improving team operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Write creative and compelling proactive / unsolicited proposals, pitch documents, presentation leave behinds, and other custom sales collateral for D2L’s global Revenue organization
  • Manage creation of multiple sales documents on tight schedules and under elevated pressure
  • Perform writing and editing to ensure sales documents are interesting, compelling, succinct, and error-free
  • Enforce approved style guidelines and ensure a consistent look and feel of outgoing documents
  • Contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the custom request program
  • Identify opportunities for efficiencies, including repeatable self-serve templates
  • Work cross-functionally with subject matter experts to create sales documents while maintaining technical understanding of D2L products and services
  • Facilitate document reviews
  • Provide feedback on content library articles and contribute new content articles
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with relevant business areas
  • Review, edit, and guide creation of cover letters, executive summaries, and other proposal components
  • Create and improve proposal team best practices
  • Manage and support operational activities, including how-to resources, team templates, and content initiatives
  • Complete special projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high volume writing environment
  • Experience in high-tech industry is preferred
  • Experience writing persuasive documents an asset
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools and emerging best practices for proposal writing, content development, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables
  • Experience with proposal automation software considered an asset
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business, Technical Writing, English, Communications, or Journalism

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave-related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Retirement planning
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices Spaces at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne offices
  • Wellness Subsidy
  • Equity Grants
  • Variable Incentive