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Proposal Writer
Baker Tilly
Chicago, IL, United States
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Overview
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 147 territories, with over 33,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.4 billion.
It’s an exciting time to join Baker Tilly!
Baker Tilly Annual Report 2017
Responsibilities
Write compelling and persuasive copy to support all aspects of proposals and related sales materials within client expansion and new business opportunities
• Facilitate proposal strategy and solutions conversations using the firm’s Insight Selling methodology, value propositions and proposal planning and development processes
• Coordinate proposal projects, including scheduling and participation in meetings with partners, business development professionals and other key stakeholders to develop proposal strategies and articulate proposed solutions
• Conduct research to support the development of a proposal
• Write, edit, format and proofread proposals
• Develop proposal-related presentation materials including handouts, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Ensure compliance with request for proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI) or request for qualifications (RFQ) instructions and requirements
• Coordinate with all Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) contributing to the proposal effort
• Adhere to quality principles (responsive, compliant, concise, persuasive), firm brand guidelines and other criteria for compelling and consistent messaging and presentation
• Coordinate proposal production process, working with administrative support as appropriate
• Archive, track and monitor results and gather feedback to tailor and improve future proposals and maintain documentation required according to proposal protocol guidelines
• Develop new proposal content and update content repositories, as needed
• Write client testimonials and case studies used in proposals and presentations in conjunction with applicable industry and service line marketing managers
• Create charts, graphs and illustrations in support of proposals and presentations; identify and reuse existing graphics and visuals in documents where relevant; and consult with stakeholders to help develop graphical representations of concepts
• Collaborate with others on the marketing team as needed
• Continuously expand knowledge base in assigned specialized industries or services
• Work in a self-directed manner within a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, proactively seeking guidance on complex tasks, as needed
Provide writing and other marketing support as needed
Maintain and expand knowledge base in proposal writing and in the services we provide
• Integrate new knowledge, skills and best practices into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned, including participating in special projects
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications or a related field
• One to two years of writing experience, including proposals/RFPs, with advanced writing, proofreading, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project and time management skills to balance multiple, time-sensitive priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to understand complex services and value propositions and communicate them in succinct, persuasive written responses
• Superior skills in Microsoft Word, particularly using editing/collaborating functions; additional skills in InDesign and PowerPoint preferred
• Familiarity with Qvidian, Shipley and/or APMP proposal practices preferred
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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.