Proposal Writer and Copy Editor

About the role

This position is responsible for writing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines and creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals, and ad hoc documents for external clients. Projects are coordinated with sales representatives and relationship managers in field offices. Manages projects independently with adherence to detailed client specifications, with turnaround times typically ranging from one day to three weeks.

Interacts with sales and relationship management staff to integrate pricing into formal proposal documents, and collaborates with product, marketing, and sales teams to update product information, refine sales positioning, and customize proposals according to the agreed-upon sales strategy. The role also includes performing daily quality control reviews and copy editing activities.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under tight deadlines.
• Create pricing proposals, standard program proposals, and ad hoc documents for external clients.
• Coordinate projects with sales representatives and relationship managers in field offices.
• Manage projects independently while adhering to detailed client specifications.
• Integrate pricing into formal proposal documents through collaboration with sales and relationship management teams.
• Update product information and sales positioning, and customize proposals to align with sales strategies.
• Perform daily quality control reviews and copy editing activities.
• Manage routine administrative tasks and work under tight deadlines while handling multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Two to three years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing, or print media.

Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information necessary to answer client questions.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about them immediately after introduction.
• Technical ability to adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company.
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and detail.
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $71,400.00 - $84,000.00, based on the primary location. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).