Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Proposal Writer

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3 years of RFP/RFI experience in enterprise B2B preferred
  • Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities
  • Strong relationship-building skills across departments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with core sales concepts and CRM tools preferred
  • Analytical mindset for organizing and planning responses

Responsibilities

  • Engage with sales and account teams to define and document bid strategies
  • Build relationships with subject matter experts for quick input on proposals
  • Incorporate customer perspectives into RFP/RFI submissions
  • Break down the RFP/RFI project into manageable steps with timelines
  • Oversee roles for contributors and reviewers based on strategies
  • Draft proposals using existing content and account-specific details
  • Update and maintain the content library with current information and statistics
  • Create RFP avoidance tools such as no-bid letters and standard proposals
  • Report on submission outcomes and suggest improvement strategies

Benefits

  • Remote position available in the United States
  • Opportunity to collaborate across multiple departments
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making for high-profile bids
  • Potential for professional growth in the field of proposal management
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose

This role will manage the process of responding to requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and related materials that help organizations evaluate Bright Horizons' fit as a service provider. RFP responses are a multifaceted process that require careful project management and rigid adherence to timelines, cross-function collaboration to formulate the response strategy and furnish the necessary information, careful review and copy editing of the full response document(s) for accuracy, brevity, and cohesiveness, and open communication with the sales and account directors who set the engagement strategy with specific accounts. An ideal candidate will thrive in rapidly-paced environments, hold their own and others' work to an exacting standard, approach tasks in an efficient and methodical way, have excellent organizational skills, and relish the chance to help convince top employers that Bright Horizons is the best - and only - provider to meet their stated needs.

This is a remote position available in the United States.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Engage sales and account management teams to refine and document the strategy for each bid opportunity and reference it as a guidepost for all aspects of an RFI/RFP submission
  • Develop strong working relationships with all relevant subject matter experts - spanning functions including information security, operations, product strategy, and legal, among others - that allow you to solicit input on complex issues in short time frames
  • Reflect the voice of the customer in all aspects of RFP/RFI submission
  • Segment the RFP/RFI response project into discrete steps and establish a project timeline that accounts for client deadlines and requirements, resource constraints, and level of effort
  • Manage contributor and reviewer roles according to the strategy and project timeline
  • Generate first draft proposals by drawing from the existing content library and applying account-specific details as warranted
  • Assist in maintaining the content library by revising existing content to reflect the latest company information, market trends, product capabilities, and supporting statistics, as well as by adding new content sections that emerge in response to proposal requests
  • Assist in curating RFP avoidance tools, including no-bid letters and standard proposals, for all lines of service
  • Report on all facets of RFP/RFI submission efforts, and identify opportunities for improvement by comparing strategy and tactics to deal outcomes


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years of RFP/RFI experience, preferably in the enterprise B2B space


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Adept at managing tight timelines, competing priorities, and projects that span multiple departments
  • Ability to cultivate strong relationships and work cohesively through time-sensitive projects
  • Deadline driven
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiar with core sales concepts including buying centers, value propositions, and differentiation preferred
  • Analytical thinker, capable of quickly organizing information related to a market opportunity and outlining a plan
  • Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) and content/project management applications, including Salesforce.com, Loopio, and Monday.com preferred


At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $78,000-$96,000 The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Deadline to apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until 9/6/26

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is an American company that provides child care and early education services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. Bright Horizons operates more than 1,000 child care centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and India. The company's services include infant care, toddler care, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs. Bright Horizons also provides employer-sponsored child care and educational advisory services. The company has won numerous awards for its services, including being named one of the Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Size
25,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$26.9 million
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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