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Connection

Senior Proposal Manager

Connection

. Serve as team lead for the RFP Team .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $110,575 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the RFP process and the ability to write effective proposals that align with client requirements. Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and mentoring skills to lead cross-functional teams and manage proposal projects under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced RFP Process KnowledgeProposal Writing SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring and Training AbilitiesStrong Business Acumen

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentDocument Quality AssuranceRFP Submittal PortalsResearch and Analytical SkillsAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProactive Teamwork ApproachCustomer FocusFlexibility Under DeadlinesSelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointExcelWord
Industry Keywords
RFP ManagementProposal Content DevelopmentReverse AuctionsIT Product OfferingsClient Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as team lead for the RFP Team
  • Manage development of clear, comprehensive proposals
  • Lead complex proposal projects
  • Coordinate cross-functional contributions
  • Develop responses addressing client requirements and positioning Connection for new business opportunities
  • Manage proposal projects from initial receipt through submission
  • Collaborate with Sales, Services, Finance, Legal, and Marketing
  • Deliver accurate, tailored responses under tight deadlines and often limited lead time
  • Assist the manager with daily supervision and mentoring of the RFP and Forms teams
  • Prepare requests for proposals, requests for information, pricing proposals, and other documents
  • Maintain reusable content
  • Ensure document quality and consistency
  • Identify potential issues in RFP terms and conditions
  • Write, edit, and compile proposal content
  • Gather input across departments to create comprehensive responses tailored to client needs, industry standards, and submission requirements
  • Ensure each response tells a cohesive story and positions Connection favorably
  • Support small to mid-sized deals when needed
  • Onboard new team members through mentoring, resource sharing, and training coordination
  • Schedule screen-sharing sessions and group training
  • Maintain and enhance the RFP database and library of reusable proposal content
  • Recommend, implement, and oversee content improvements
  • Follow up on wins and losses and capture lessons learned in metrics
  • Report results and publish RFP metrics
  • Maintain files and logs for completed and pending consultant questionnaires
  • Process client and supplier forms

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
  • Employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
  • Advanced working knowledge of the request for proposals (RFP) process
  • Ability to write effective proposals
  • Understanding of Connection’s organizational structure and business practices
  • Experience with RFP submittal portals
  • Understanding of reverse auctions
  • Understanding of IT product offerings and verticals
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to synthesize information across the company
  • Supportive mentoring skills
  • Ability to train and guide team members daily
  • Proactive, results-driven approach to teamwork
  • Demonstrated customer focus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the company, including upper management
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to develop proposals that highlight requirements and position Connection favorably
  • Unwavering attention to detail
  • Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
  • Flexibility to complete deadline-oriented deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Strong multitasking, research, and analytical skills
  • Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401k plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Free therapy visits
  • Mental health coaching and tools
  • Meditation resources
  • Generous paid time off package
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Wellness Time Off days
  • Volunteer Time Off days