Senior Manager, Proposal Content Development

Kissimmee, FL

Are you an experienced proposal manager adept at managing people and processes?

Sodexo has an immediate need for a Senior Manager, Proposal Content Development (RFPs) in Orlando, Florida

The Senior Manager, Proposal Content Development is responsible for creating, improving and maintaining content across multiple platforms and formats to achieve our business and sales goals. This individual is an expert in all things related to content and channel optimization, brand consistency, segmentation and localization, analytics and meaningful measurement. This person oversees all sales content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and a positive customer behavior. The Senior Manager, Proposal Content Development is a working manager and therefore executes the responsibilities of a senior writer when needed, maintaining high quality standards despite pressing deadlines; always striving to do work right the first time. In addition, the Senior Manager, Proposal Content Development plays a supervisory role in the assignment of projects, managing personnel and the professional growth of each team member.

This is a hybrid position

The successful candidate will:

Provide messaging direction on small-and large-scale projects from conception to completion.Ensure all content completed by the writing team is consistent in terms of value proposition, style, quality and tone of voice and appropriate messaging for proposalsLead, motivate and supervise a team of writers, reviews their work, and sets expectations.Set an example for best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and styleEncourage individuals to take on specific roles to deepen existing or develop new skills, promoting professional development.Support staff to stay abreast of current market trends and technologies in order to remain competitive with outside agencies and competitorsBe perceived as credible, trusted advisor by building strong relationships and partners with clients to achieve effective outcomes in an efficient mannerFind common ground with clients when debating creative or strategic opinionsPartner with clients to achieve effective outcomes in an efficient mannerWork with clients to articulate messaging needs concisely, yet completelyManage expectations with clients and departmental teams to ensure all deadlines are met, including negotiating timelines and budgetsResearch clients and their target audience to support creative messaging and keeps abreast of business challenges and competitor strategiesLeverage market data to develop contentShare critical information with project team to produce more effective creative solutionsProvide feedback to project team during internal creative reviewsMonitor workload to ensure appropriate staffing levelsManage multiple projects simultaneously and ensures timely completion of deliverables

Is this the right opportunity for you? We are seeking candidates that have/are:

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in journalism, communications, English or related fieldMinimum of five years professional experience including two developing content for proposals, marketing or sales use requiredThree years management experience required; management of an editorial team preferredStrong knowledge of AP and company style guide standardsFluency in French and/or Spanish a plusStrong written communication skills requiredAdept at embracing brand voice and tone, and deploying consistentlyContent writing experience for proposals and related sales collateralOrganized and able to develop content strategy to achieve goalsAn understanding of how to create content that articulates the value propositionAbility to lead and inspire a team of content writersStrong management and interpersonal skillsSuperior project management skills; highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environmentStrong command of the English language, including excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

The incumbent is responsible for creating, improving and maintaining content across multiple platforms and formats to achieve our business and sales goals. This individual is an expert in all things related to content and channel optimization, brand consistency, segmentation and localization, analytics and meaningful measurement. This person oversees all sales content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and a positive customer behavior. The incumbent is a working manager and therefore executes the responsibilities of a senior writer when needed, maintaining high quality standards despite pressing deadlines; always striving to do work right the first time. In addition, the incumbent plays a supervisory role in the assignment of projects, managing personnel and the professional growth of each team member.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 3 years
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