Simple Energy is a Boulder, CO-based venture-backed SaaS Software and eCommerce company. Simple Energy is a Certified B-Corp and a graduate of the TechStars accelerator program. Simple Energy works with electric and gas utilities to help motivate and enable customers to save energy via targeted motivational messaging and instant-rebate eCommerce. Simple Energy has raised over $10mm from leading Silicon Valley and Boulder VCs and angel investors; the company currently has over 50 employees.

About the role:

Simple Energy is recruiting an experienced Proposal Writer / Manager to work closely with our Utility Sales and Solutions teams to lead proposal efforts that result in compelling, customized, winning proposals. Duties include integrating writing from numerous sources and developing customized content to respond to RFIs/RFPs and follow-up questions. The Proposal Writer / Manager will be responsible for managing the entire proposal development and submission process and must ensure that proposals meet the RFP objectives. The Proposal Writer / Manager should have an established proposal development process that they can bring to Simple Energy and will be required to meet tight deadlines, interview internal and external subject matter experts and drive proposals through final production. To be successful, the Proposal Writer / Manager must be adept at multi-tasking and time management to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. The Proposal Writer / Manager will report to the SVP of Client Solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the proposal creation process for the responses Simple Energy develops in conjunction with RFPs and RFIs issued by electric and gas utilities
• Review and interpret solicitations to identify key items required for a compliant response
• Work with Sales to identify win themes, positioning points, key messages, value proposition and differentiators related to each request
• Consistently implement Simple Energy brand messaging, including voice, style and win themes, within all responses
• Set up and develop proposal components (executive summary, body, exhibits, attachments), including format and layout, templates, graphics, tables, diagrams and charts
• Provide technical writing, editing and proofreading of all proposals for content, grammar, style and formatting
• Implement a proposal development process that gathers input from relevant stakeholders and incorporates a thorough review process for relevant team members
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to inform responses to RFPs, to ensure technical and product accuracy, and to refresh RFP response templates and databases at regular intervals
• Coordinate activities and help develop materials for orals presentations, discussion and final proposal revisions
• Responsible for high-quality content and appearance for final proposal product and on-time delivery of proposal and supporting documents
• Help develop and support the win-loss analysis process
• Maintain a calendar of opportunities as well as updates in Pipedrive and other internal tools, as necessary
• Proactively work to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the RFP response process

Necessary Skills:

• Analytical: synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures
• Project Management: ability to work independently to meet specified project timelines and effectively report progress, obstacles, and issues to the Sales team.
• Written Communication: writes clearly, informatively, and accurately; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and quickly interpret written information
• Graphical Communication: demonstrates the ability to present numerical, process, and sequential information in creative and informative ways, using graphs, charts, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience developing winning proposals
• Exceptional written and verbal communications
• Ability to collaborate with diverse constituent groups (sales, product management, IT, finance, operations and senior management)
• High degree of flexibility to accommodate changes in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management skills with high level of attention to detail
• Utility and/or Energy RFP experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree required; English or writing degree a plus

Instructions to applicants:

An applicant may be hired in as a Proposal Writer or Proposal Manager, title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.