We are seeking an innovative Strategic Proposal Director or Senior Director to join world class researchers on our client services team, working across practice areas. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to lead the proposal development process, ensuring the creation of compelling and competitive proposals to win new business. You will collaborate with teams across the company to produce high quality proposals and research designs that help answer important strategic questions for our clients. If you’re passionate about designing compelling proposals that drive business, this is the opportunity for you!
- Develop and execute a comprehensive proposal strategy that aligns with our company goals and client expectations
- Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including designing the research plan and creating proposal content, to produce high quality and persuasive proposals
- Stay up to date on industry trends, competitive landscapes and client needs to tailor proposals effectively
- Serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders within NRG to understand client requirements, objectives and pain points
- Collaborate with teams across the business to gather information for proposals, including partnering with our fieldwork team on pricing and marketing science on necessary advanced analytics language
- Assist in preparing and delivering client capabilities presentations when necessary to secure new business
- Build and manage a proposal and capabilities library to streamline the proposal process
- Experience – We’d love for you to have 5+ years’ experience working in proposal writing and development at a consumer insights agency.
- Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
- Passion –You love staying up to date on industry trends and developments in the technology and/or entertainment space. Small talking or deep diving on cultural trends, emerging tech and innovation fuels you.
- Research practitioner – Understanding of and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and how to use those methods to creatively answer clients’ needs in a proposal.
- Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to address issues using creative and collaborative tactics.
- Exceptional Writer – We want someone with strong writing skills who can craft a compelling and creative proposal.
- Visual Storyteller – Experience creating compelling capabilities slides using tools such as PowerPoint, Slides, Keynote and more.
- Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered.
- Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects!
- Hawk-eyed attention to detail – No errors get past you and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks when it comes to editing.
- Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.
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