Heartland Payment Systems, Incorporated

Proposal Writer

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, business, marketing, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in proposal writing or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive and self-starter attitude to achieve goals
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable engaging with technical subjects and multiple internal departments.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and analyze the higher-education market for effective proposal writing
  • Contribute to the RFP team and actively participate in proposal development
  • Draft, revise, and edit proposal submissions maintaining clarity and style
  • Craft detailed and technical responses to common RFP questions
  • Collaborate with product Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for accurate information
  • Cross-train within the RFP team to broaden industry knowledge
  • Utilize best organizational practices to ensure team success.

Benefits

  • Access to top-rated RFP collaboration software
  • Opportunity to work closely with different departments
  • Supportive team environment that values collaboration
  • Focus on community involvement and inclusivity within the workplace
  • Flexible work arrangements, with a requirement of in-office attendance at least 3 days per week.
Full Job Description
TouchNet and ECSI are looking for a motivated Proposal Writer to join the Proposal team, specifically focused on technical writing of RFPs, RFIs and Proposals within the Higher Education industry. We are searching for a detail-oriented team player who will gather information from technical experts, utilize our existing RFP library for similar questions/answers, draft a written response and submit the RFP and supporting documents to the requesting college/university. The Proposal Writer must be driven, organized, collaborative and have a 'getting it done and doing it right' attitude.

This position will engage with various departments and levels within the TouchNet and ECSI organizations; including Sales, Sales Operations, Business Development, Product, Professional Services, Legal, and Leadership, and will have access to a top-rated RFP collaboration software system.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: In the Proposal Writer position, you will make immediate contributions to the organization. Job duties/responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
  • Understand the higher-education market with knowledge of TouchNet and ECSI's customer & prospect landscape
  • Serve as part of the RFP team; taking a role in RFPs TouchNet and ECSI will participate in
  • Write, revise and edit submissions in a clear concise manner maintaining continuity of style and content
  • Understand common questions; crafting detailed responses to become a technical SME within the RFP team
  • Collaborate internally with product SMEs; to learn and gather appropriate responses based on TouchNet and ECSI's current or upcoming product roadmap
  • Cross-train within RFP Team to develop cross-functional industry knowledge, experience and insights
  • Utilize best practices in daily activities to be organized, efficient and successful
  • Be efficient in organizational efforts in regards to daily activities, deadlines and team collaboration


Education and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, business, marketing or a related field
  • 3 years minimum of experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across various internal functions and internal stakeholders
  • Exemplify confidence with a proactive and self-starter attitude to meet or exceed goals
  • Possess confidence in written skills for internal and external communications
  • Intelligent, motivated and competitive - understands 'getting it done and doing it right' daily mentality
  • Thrive in a team environment and effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
  • Work in office at least 3 days per week


At Global Payments our vision is to be "Champions of Inclusion." We are fully committed and focused on creating a better tomorrow in the communities in which we live and work. We aspire to ensure fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all team members. We believe all team members should be able to bring their true, authentic selves to the workplace and feel accepted, engaged and understood.

About Heartland Payment Systems, Incorporated

Heartland Payment Systems, Incorporated is a payment processing company that provides payment technology services to merchants in the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Heartland Payment Systems offers a range of payment processing solutions, including credit and debit card processing, mobile payments, e-commerce, and point-of-sale solutions. The company serves a variety of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Heartland Payment Systems is a subsidiary of Global Payments Inc.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1997

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