Sr Associate, Proposal Creation

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Proposal Creation Senior Associate to join the Connected Sales & Marketing function. You will craft compelling, client-focused proposal narratives that showcase the firm's tax, audit, and advisory capabilities to prospective clients. Working within the Sales Excellence Team, you'll translate offerings into clear value propositions, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop winning content, and support the full proposal lifecycle from qualification to submission. This role focuses on supporting strategic pursuits in the Technology industry on the West Coast, requiring the ability to work West Coast hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end proposal development process from initial request intake through content creation to final delivery.
• Collaborate with business development teams and subject matter experts to understand client needs and craft tailored value propositions.
• Develop compelling executive summaries, approach methodologies, and solution narratives addressing specific client challenges.
• Curate and customize professional biographies, case studies, and qualification statements showcasing relevant expertise.
• Research industry trends, competitive positioning, and market insights to enhance proposal messaging and differentiation.
• Incorporate AI tools into proposal development to accelerate research, draft and refine content, summarize source materials, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with pricing specialists to integrate fee structures and scope descriptions aligned with proposed solutions.
• Ensure quality control through rigorous editing, formatting, and compliance with firm brand standards and proposal requirements.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal content libraries, templates, and best practice resources.
• Support proposal review sessions and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to strengthen final deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or similar roles, preferably in professional services.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with proposal automation software or content management systems preferred.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools for drafting, editing, summarizing, research support, content optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Knowledge of professional services industry offerings and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
• Outstanding communication abilities with experience coordinating with onshore teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and eagerness to stay current on industry trends.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $100,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and based on factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of benefit offerings, visit Grant Thornton’s rewards and benefits page.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Paid firm holidays that fall within the employment period.
• Eligibility to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (for seasonal employees, subject to applicable plan terms).
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (eligibility applies to full-time employees only).

Schedule

This position follows the firm's hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm providing audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (providing non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering enhanced solutions and capabilities across advisory, tax, and audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and over 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, the platform includes 12,000 professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, providing access to member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The Sales Excellence Team empowers you with options to work in ways that best serve your clients and your life, supporting work-life integration and overall well-being. We are committed to inclusion and taking action for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more at www.gt.com/careers.