RFP Manager

Who we are:

At Progress Learning, LLC, our mission is to help all students across the country master state standards by empowering educators with personalized teaching tools and support.

What we are looking for:

A motivated and detail-oriented RFP (Request for Proposal) Manager to join our dynamic education technology company. As an RFP Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by monitoring and responding to RFPs from various school districts. Your expertise in crafting compelling and comprehensive RFP responses will

Here is what you’ll do:

Responsibilities:

RFP Monitoring and Analysis:

• Proactively monitor RFP opportunities released by school districts, educational institutions, and relevant government agencies.
• Analyze RFP documents to extract key requirements, scope, evaluation criteria, and deadlines.

RFP Response Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, subject matter experts, product managers, and finance, to gather information and insights necessary for crafting tailored RFP responses.
• Develop clear, persuasive, and concise RFP responses that address the specific needs and goals outlined in each RFP.
• Ensure that all responses adhere to the RFP guidelines, requirements, and formatting instructions.

Proposal Strategy and Differentiation:

• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to strategize and differentiate our proposals, highlighting our unique value proposition and competitive advantages.
• Incorporate data-driven insights and case studies to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of our education solutions.

Project Management:

• Maintain a well-organized system for tracking RFPs, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Coordinate internal resources to gather and compile necessary information for RFP responses in a timely manner.
• Submit appropriate paperwork to customers/campuses that are requesting vendor packets.

Quality Assurance:

• Review and proofread RFP responses to ensure accuracy, coherence, and compliance with established company standards.
• Conduct peer reviews and seek feedback to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of RFP responses.

Relationship Building:

• Foster positive relationships with procurement officers, district administrators, and key stakeholders within the education sector.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and networking events to gain insights and establish rapport.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and changes in the education landscape that could impact RFP responses and strategies.
• Implement lessons learned from previous RFP experiences to refine and enhance future response approaches.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Strong research skills
• Strong writing skills and written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience reviewing and editing proposals and associated content
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage overlapping projects
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced, proposal deadline-driven atmosphere
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

To Apply: email resume to [email protected]