Proposal Specialist

Posted on 9/28/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Hybrid IT solutions provider for businesses across North America

Company Overview

Long View Systems stands out as a leading IT solutions and services company in North America, offering a comprehensive range of Hybrid IT solutions including cloud, IT infrastructure, managed services, and end user support. Their business-focused approach allows them to customize future IT landscapes for their clients, providing flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, their commitment to AI, as evidenced by their dedicated approach, further solidifies their position as a forward-thinking industry leader.

Cybersecurity

Consulting

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1999

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 6%

2 year growth

↑ 6%

Locations

Calgary, AB, Canada

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

Communications

Word/Pages/Docs

CategoriesNew

Sales & Account Management

Product

Requirements

2+ years of proposal management experience
2+ years of business writing, proofing, and editing experience
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility to change priorities
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Solid working knowledge in all other Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Solid attention to detail and business skills

Responsibilities

Full proposal management including proposal document creation, opportunity qualification, solution facilitation, storyboarding, content development, coordinating and managing team responsibilities, gap analysis and win/loss tracking
Proofing, editing, formatting, finalizing proposals
Working with the sales teams on short-list presentations
Assisting with development, proofing, editing, and formatting of other response documents as required
Participating in team strategy sessions

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you passionate about achieving results and working for a company that values teamwork?

We are looking for a dedicated, driven and business-oriented Junior Proposal Specialist for our Head Office located in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Denver or Houston, to work closely with the Sales Team and technical experts to create winning proposals, which will range in length from a few pages to hundreds of pages!

A Day in the Life:

Full proposal management including proposal document creation, opportunity qualification, solution facilitation, storyboarding, content development, coordinating and managing team responsibilities, gap analysis and win/loss tracking
Proofing, editing, formatting, finalizing proposals
Working with the sales teams on short-list presentations
Assisting with development, proofing, editing, and formatting of other response documents as required
Participating in team strategy sessions

What You Bring:

2+ years of proposal management experience
2+ years of business writing, proofing, and editing experience
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility to change priorities
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Solid working knowledge in all other Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Solid attention to detail and business skills

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

Post-secondary education in Marketing, English or Communications
Working knowledge of proposal management software programs (i.e. Qorus)
APMP Certification or active pursuit of (CF APMP, CP APMP or CPP APMP)

Why Work at Long View:

Great people and culture
Comprehensive benefits package from day one
Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.