Proposal Coordinator (Hybrid)

at  Altus Group

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JOB SUMMARY:

As a Proposal Coordinator, you will assist with the business development and growth of Altus Group’s Development Advisory Group. Specifically, the role will focus on proposals, including research, analysis, development, tracking, and writing proposals for prospective and existing clients, along with some content management responsibilities. The Proposal Coordinator will possess superior skills in Microsoft Office Suite; skills in Adobe Creative Suite are also considered an asset. In addition, superior writing skills are required. We are looking for someone who is able to research and understand our services and client requirements, then translate that understanding into concise, clear, and compelling content. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and providing support to senior practitioners through the full proposal / presentation preparation cycle for engagement opportunities. This role will be based in our downtown Toronto office.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Business, English, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in writing environments
• Understanding of professional services / construction / real estate industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially strong technical writing background
• Ability to interact and build relationships with management and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage people and information to create best-in-class documents under pressure: demonstrated ability to quickly change tasks as demands change.
• Superior MS office skills including Word, Power Point, Excel; and SharePoint; Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce experience considered an asset; ability to learn new software as required.
• Must be able to create aesthetically pleasing proposals and information material, format, insert photos/graphics, manipulate layout, etc. in line with Altus Group branding guidelines.

WHAT ALTUS GROUP OFFERS:

• Rewarding performance: We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
• Growth and development: As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
• Flexible work model: We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed - office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.
  Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@altusgroup.com or +1 888 692 7487.
  We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you

• Liaise with management, technical, proposal and marketing staff to deliver proposals to each project’s unique requirements and timelines.
• Ensure proposals are delivered by the prescribed methods (online, hand delivered, etc.) by deadlines.
• Search relevant procurement sites (MERX, Biddingo, Bis & Tenders, Ariba, etc.) for potential opportunities as lead consultants and sub-consultants.
• Enter leads in Salesforce and update as the leads progress to proposals and jobs.
• Produce reports for technical staff to follow up on pending/held proposals.
• Liaise with various groups (IT, HR, etc.) to extract information pertinent to standard responses required for proposals.
• Perform research to draft new material and/or update existing content.