Grant Thornton

Sr Associate, Proposal Creation

Grant Thornton$72K — $100K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in proposal writing or content development, preferably in professional services
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with proposal automation software is preferred
  • Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end proposal development process from initial request to final delivery
  • Collaborate with business development teams to understand client needs and create tailored value propositions
  • Develop executive summaries, methodologies, and solution narratives for client challenges
  • Research industry trends and market insights to enhance proposal messaging
  • Utilize AI tools to improve proposal content development and workflow efficiency
  • Coordinate with pricing specialists to align fee structures with proposed solutions
  • Ensure quality control through rigorous editing and compliance with brand standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting diverse identities and experiences
  • Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Availability of an employee assistance program
  • Paid sick leave minimum of 72 hours for interns and seasonal employees
  • 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan available for seasonal employees
  • Potential for discretionary annual bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Proposal Creation Specialist in our Connected Sales & Marketing function, you will get the opportunity to craft compelling, client-focused proposal narratives that showcase our firm's tax, audit, and advisory capabilities to prospective clients. Working within the Sales Excellence Team, you'll translate our offerings into clear value propositions, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop winning content, and support the full proposal lifecycle from qualification to submission. From day one, you'll be empowered by our extensive knowledge resources, industry insights, and collaborative technology platforms to create proposals that differentiate our firm and drive business growth.

Your Day-to-Day May Include:
  • Managing the end-to-end proposal development process from initial request intake through content creation to final delivery, with focus on supporting strategic pursuits in the Technology industry on the West Coast. Ability to work West Coast hours is required
  • Collaborating with business development teams and subject matter experts to understand client needs, and craft tailored value propositions focused on winning strategies
  • Developing compelling executive summaries, approach methodologies, and solution narratives that address specific client challenges
  • Curating and customizing professional biographies, case studies, and qualification statements that showcase relevant expertise
  • Researching industry trends, competitive positioning, and market insights to enhance proposal messaging and differentiation
  • Incorporating AI tools into day-to-day proposal development activities to accelerate research, draft and refine content, summarize source materials, and improve workflow efficiency while applying sound judgment and quality review
  • Coordinating with pricing specialists to integrate fee structures and scope descriptions that align with proposed solutions
  • Ensuring quality control through rigorous editing, formatting, and compliance with firm brand standards and proposal requirements
  • Managing multiple proposal projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintaining and continuously improving proposal content libraries, templates, and best practice resources
  • Supporting proposal review sessions and incorporating feedback from stakeholders to strengthen final deliverables
  • Other duties as assigned

You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or similar roles, preferably in professional services
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail and quality
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Experience with proposal automation software or content management systems preferred
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools as part of daily work, including drafting, editing, summarizing, research support, content optimization, and productivity enhancement
  • Strong project management capabilities with ability to prioritize competing demands
  • Knowledge of professional services industry offerings and competitive landscape
  • Exceptional collaborative skills with ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
  • Outstanding communication abilities with experience coordinating with onshore teams
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and eagerness to stay current on industry trends
  • Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $100,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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