Our client, a globally recognized boutique research consultancy, is looking for a Proposal Writer who can provide support across proposal writing, capabilities presentations and strategic communications. You will also be supporting the business development and corporate profile functions, to ensure the company's leadership position as an innovative and progressive market research consultancy

If you are comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, are able to verbalize your point of view, and enjoy working on a team as part of a highly collaborative environment, this is the right opportunity for you.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accountability

•Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments. Follows organizational guidelines for work and strives to meet our standard of best work. Demonstrates reliability and integrity on a daily basis.

Multi-Tasking

•Ability to prioritize appropriately, manage timelines, project deadlines and handle multiple projects and changing priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Attention to Detail

•Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle and see projects through completion. Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions.

Organizational Awareness

•Shows commitment to the company vision and strategic goals by acting in accordance with organizational expectations and through having a solid understanding of the internal environment/culture.

Teamwork: CAN DO ATTITUDE!

•Works positively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities and collaboration fostering a team environment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & TASKS REQUIRED

Communication & Presentation Skills

•Expresses and transmits information with consistency, clarity, and confidence

•Communicates with ease both in written and verbal form

•Demonstrates active listening techniques in order to effectively understand, interpret outcomes, and formulate plans

•Ability to read a room/meeting and understand implications

Writing for Proposals and Capabilities Presentations

•Takes detailed notes and absorbs information from a client brief, in both a meeting and by reading a Request for Proposal (RFP)

•Sources all necessary background information to write an informed proposal; including and not limited to:

oConducting research on therapeutic area/category

oAnalyzing and understanding previous relevant work

oGathering recent proposals to understand approach, costing, etc.

•Develops and writes compelling proposals within deadlines

•Writes persuasive proposals with impactful visualization of ideas, the company's approaches and output, driving innovation where appropriate and necessary

•Stays up to date on how costing is completed for clients, including client rate cards and discounts that are offered

•Is aware of financial terms and MSA agreements for all clients

•Has strong understanding of client portals for RFP submissions and all the required documents

•Develops professional and customized credential decks for clients as needed

SPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONPost-secondary or Graduate Degree in social sciences, business or marketing

EXPERIENCE1-5 years proposal writing / credentials writing experience

TECHNICAL SKILLSProficiency in MS Office standard suite of programs, including spreadsheet budgeting templates. Intermediate level of skills with presentation software such as PowerPoint or equivalent.

LANGUAGESExcellent and seamless fluency for written and spoken English

French skills are an asset; proficiency in other languages is an asset

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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