We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
The Proposal Specialist reports to the Marketing Director, Proposal Development, and plays a key role in helping win new business! Our ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects at once, working with a variety of personalities and seniority levels, and the ability to synthesize information. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, be a flexible team player on a dynamic small team with a winning track record, develop and write content, and ensure compliance with brand requirements.
Responsibilities
· Project Management: Manage assigned RFx projects from start to finish, including identifying deliverables, working with Subject Matter Experts, and serving as the main point of contact for the Sales team, client, and internal resources. Use your attention to detail and time management skills to ensure everyone is aligned to deadlines.
· Flexible Team Player: Work with proposal development team members to proofread, edit, and support their projects, as assigned. Handle additional assignments as needed. Foster relationships with professionals at various levels. Enthusiastically work as part of a dynamic team, and be able to take direction and work independently as required.
· Content Development: Simplify and standardize input from Subject Matter Experts to align with corporate voice, fit targeted sales strategies, and highlight differentiators. Write executive summaries and edit general proposals based on the details of the opportunity, as outlined by sales.
· Brand Ambassador: Ensure all information is accurate and complies with response requirements and brand guidelines. Align content to our corporate voice and ensure consistency with communications.
- 3+ years of experience in proposal development, grant writing, marketing, or technical writing
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a preference for marketing, advertising, corporate communications, journalism, or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- Experience with cloud-based RFP management software, such as Responsive (formerly known as RFPIO) or similar
- Experience in a smaller, hands-on business environment
- Membership in APMP with focus on best practices in proposal development a plus
- Proficiency in other standard MS Office suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Adobe software.
- Experience in the promotional products industry, a plus.
Compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to HALO at the time of the posting and does not include any potential benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The estimated base salary range for this position is between $60,000 - 65,000 USD.
More about HALO
At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client's brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO's influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday's limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You're going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you'll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
- Flexibility: We pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you find a balance between professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is the priority and trust that you and your manager will find a schedule to achieve that priority.
- Stay well at HALO: At HALO, we have benefits that support all parts of your life and to find a work-life balance custom to you. We offer nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare your financial future with our 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
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HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
