Presales and Proposal Specialist

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Proposal Writer is responsible for sales content development, including writing, preparing and editing proposals, RFx responses, PowerPoint sales presentations, and thought-leadership collateral designed to convey Cross Countrys standing as an industry leader and secure new business and expansion opportunities.

This position requires a self-motivated, collaborative individual with excellent writing, time-management, and communication skills. The Proposal Writer will collaborate with the sales team, account teams, organizational stakeholders, and subject matter experts to develop and write original content aligned to Cross Country Healthcares brand and pursuit strategies.

The Proposal Writer must be enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, nimble environment that stays ahead of industry trends to meet clients' needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Project manage a streamlined process to develop quality proposals, qualification documents, presentations, and other sales-related collateral

• Work directly with sales and stakeholders to co-develop proposal responses and content

• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals

• Strict adherence to all RFx instructions when preparing proposals

• Timely delivery of all internal deliverables and external deadlines related to proposals, RFx responses, sales presentations, and collateral

• Build relationships with organizational stakeholders and subject matter experts necessary to produce successful sales content

• Research as needed to develop relevant responses

• Present and share knowledge from learning events and other means of staying current with industry developments and trends

• Identify and leverage best practices

• Administrative tasks including completing forms for RFx responses

• Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports to the Director, Solutions

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Planning, time management and organizational skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

3-5 years business / technical writing experience.

Advanced proficiency in MS-Office suite

Workforce Solutions, MSP, RPO experience a plus

Healthcare industry experience a plus

Graphic Design skills a plus

SKILLS/BEHAVIORS

Strong organizational skills

Excellent technical writing and time management skills

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Communicate and work in a respectful, supportive manner with all teammates

Demonstrate company loyalty by supporting and adhering to company policies and procedures

Demonstrates dependability, initiative, and accountability

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Teamwork Interacts with people effectively. Is able and willing to share and receive information.

Work Standards - Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job.

Decision Making - Uses sound judgement to make good decision based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decisions.

Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities. Schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.

Communication Expresses ideas effectively. Organizes and delivers information appropriately. Listens actively.

Reliability Takes personal responsibility for job performance. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.

Adaptability Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment

Employees must possess comfort in learning, training and engaging with others virtually through Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Must be able to sustain long periods of sitting, being on the phone and working on a computer, multi-task capable.

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.