Coordinator, Proposals & Marketing

At Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better more inclusive and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry we are committed to driving affordability accessibility and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together our teams work to elevate lives through education.

To support this mission we are seeking a Coordinator Proposals & Marketing to join our this role you will support Barnes & Noble Colleges proposal development process by coordinating the preparation of responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other proposal opportunities. Working closely with Sales Marketing Field Operations and subject matter experts you will develop and format proposal content coordinate timelines and deliverables and maintain proposal templates and supporting materials to ensure timely accurate and professional submissions that effectively communicate Barnes & Noble Colleges solutions and capabilities.

• Coordinate the development and submission of Requests for Information (RFIs) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other proposal responses.
• Prepare edit and compile proposal content that accurately reflects Barnes & Noble Colleges products services and value proposition.
• Collaborate with Sales Marketing Field Operations and subject matter experts to gather information and supporting content for proposal responses.
• Format proposal documents using Adobe InDesign to ensure compliance with submission requirements brand standards and overall presentation quality.
• Coordinate proposal timelines communicate deadlines follow up on deliverables and escalate issues as needed to support timely submission.
• Review proposal documents for accuracy completeness formatting and consistency prior to submission.
• Maintain and update proposal templates standard responses content libraries FAQs and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proposal materials remain current with changes to products services messaging and branding.
• Maintain familiarity with Barnes & Noble Colleges products services and proposal resources to support proposal development.
• Maintain awareness of higher education trends and competitor information as they relate to proposal responses.
• Support the development and maintenance of presentations marketing collateral and other business development materials as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications English Business or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing communications proposal development technical writing or a related field.
• Experience supporting formal proposal development processes including RFIs and RFPs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign required; Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Strong written editing proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance three (3) days per week at our Florham Park NJ headquarters. Applicants must be within a commutable distance as relocation assistance will not be provided.

We believe your success is our success so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical mental and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees which includes medical dental and vision plans 401k with an annual discretionary match life insurance commuter benefits paid time off with paid holidays and a broad range of other benefits.

The hiring range for this position is $23 - 25 per hour.This range represents the base salary only in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience skills and qualifications.

At Barnes & Noble Education we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students faculty and schools serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression) national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process please contact .

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