Sales Contract and Proposal Specialist Hybrid GoodheartWillcox Publisher Experts in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and an employeeowned company is seeking a Sales Contract and Proposal Specialist. The Sales Contract and Proposal Specialist will evaluate and recommend RFP opportunities develop proposals and project manage RFPs and State Textbook Adoptions. This role follows a hybrid schedule which consists of working a minimum of two times per month in our Tinley Park Illinois office. Our compensation is market based and takes into account a variety of factors including the candidates skill set experience level internal equity and location. For this position we anticipate the starting salary falling between $50720 and $64380 per year. In addition the company makes a 10% contribution to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 4% matching contribution to the 401(k). What youll do: Review incoming RFPs for alignment with business strategy district requirements and feasibility within given timelines. Create projects in Responsive leveraging existing content and collaborating with subject matter experts to refine responses. Customize proposals to highlight GWs strengths ensuring compliance with layout and content requirements as prescribed in RFP documents. Develop original compelling narrative responses tailored to specific proposal needs. Proofread proposals for completeness compliance formatting and accuracy. Lead State Adoption for smaller adoptions and assist the Contract and Proposal Manager in larger State Adoptions. Manage Edcredible and other thirdparty adoption platforms. What youll bring: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of five years of experience with the proposal lifecycle including bid reviews compliance requirements bid preparation bid logistics research and information gathering and document preparation and assembly. Minimum of five years of experience managing deadlines and deliverables associated with RFPs and state adoptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications specifically Planner Teams Excel and Word. Experience with proposal management platforms is a plus. Proficiency with online bid platforms including Bonfire Ionwave Public Purchase and iSupplier is a plus. What we offer: GoodheartWillcox Publisher is an employeeowned company driven by our mission We Build Careers. GW has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered around our Core Values of Do the Right Thing Cando Attitude Roll Up Your Sleeves Always Improving and Collaborative Spirit. When you join our team you will experience an environment of collaboration empowerment and respect. GW prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our employees by offering carefully selected benefits and retirement options. Check out some of our generous benefits highlighted below: Employee Stock Ownership Plan a retirement plan that is 100% company funded 401(k) with a company match 3 Medical plan options 2 Dental plan options Vision plan Generous Paid Time Off Wellbeing and Wellness Reimbursement Programs Cariloop a Caregiver Concierge Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Social Activities and Events GoodheartWillcox Publisher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status ancestry and marital status and other protected classes in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition GoodheartWillcox Publisher complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfers leave of absence compensation and training.
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