Proposal Strategist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development effortsutilizingShipley proposal management standards and best practices, including proposal planning, win strategy development, resource assignments, compliance review, and proposal execution.

• Review solicitation documents including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), andfacilitateproposal kickoff meetings toestablishstrategy, responsibilities, schedules, and deliverables.

• Manage multipleproposalsand pursuit opportunities simultaneously while supporting the diverse needs of Strategic Businesses, sales teams, project managers, manufacturer partners, and Ferguson leadership.

• Serve as the project manager for assigned proposal opportunities by developing schedules, managing action items,facilitatingteam communication, tracking progress, and ensuring thetimelydelivery of all proposal components.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Ferguson, including Sales, Project Management,Integration,Operations, Legal, Risk Management, Tax, Supplier Diversity and Minority Outreach, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.

• Curate, collaborate,and collect information from subject matter experts, manufacturer representatives, business partners, and internal stakeholders to develop complete and compelling proposal responses.

• Develop,maintain, and continuously improve proposal templates, content libraries, project profiles, resumes, graphics, and other reusablepursuitassets.

• Ensure all proposal submissions are compliant with customer requirements and include all required documentation, which may include pricing, schedules, staffing plans, product information, technical narratives, certifications, forms, and supporting documentation.

• Draft, edit, proofread, andformatproposal content to ensure consistency, accuracy, compliance, and a professional presentation.

• Develop persuasive and customer-focused proposal narratives that clearly communicate Ferguson's value proposition, capabilities, experience, and differentiators.

• Analyze technical specifications, project documentation, manufacturer information, and customer requirements to determineappropriate contentand apply that knowledge to proposal responses,qualificationspackages, and customer-facing materials.

• Create professional graphics, charts, organizational diagrams, process visuals, and presentation materials that enhance proposal quality and support customer engagement.

• Track proposal activity, market trends, project opportunities, and win/loss results toidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement and increased competitiveness.

• Support sales teams throughout thepursuitlifecycle, including pre-proposal planning, customer presentations, shortlist interviews, post-RFP questions and clarifications, and other sales enablement activities.

• Assistwith the development of shortlist presentations, interview materials, customer-facing documentation, and other strategicpursuitdeliverables.

• Participate in proposal debriefs, win/loss reviews, and lessons learned activities to improve future pursuit strategies and response quality.

• Identifyand implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, consistency, quality, and scalability of proposal and pursuit activities across Strategic Businesses.

• Support strategic initiatives and special projects that drive business growth, improve operational effectiveness, strengthen customer relationships, and create lasting impact beyond a single proposal opportunity.

MinimumRequirements

2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years' experience with sales administration.

• 1+ years' experience with proposal development.

• 1+ years' experience editing large documents for consistency and accuracy.

• Advancedproficiencywith MS Office (Word,ExcelandPowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and document quality control.

• Strong proofreading, editing, and formatting skills.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and competing priorities whilemaintainingquality and accuracy.

• Ability to adapt and be flexible with changing priorities and business needs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple departments and levels of the organization.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

• High aptitude for learning new processes, products, and systems efficiently.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Technical writing experience is preferred.

• Experienceincreating professional graphics and visual content is preferred.

• Shipley Proposal Certificationis preferred.

• Experience responding topublic-sector, municipal, utility, infrastructure, industrial, or construction-related solicitations is a plus.

Education

4-year degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.

Desired skills forproposal specialistinclude:

• Excel

• Salesforce

• SharePoint

• OneDrive

• Standard government forms

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Canva

• PowerPoint

• MS Word

Benefits

Fergusonis dedicated to providingmeaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financialprotectionand retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package whichincludes:medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal and holiday), employeeassistanceprograms, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and much more!