Proposal Writer – Fleet Solutions

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is currently accepting applications for the role of Proposal Writer – Fleet Solutions.

Principal Purpose of Position:

• Creates compelling sales proposals, presentations, sell sheets, executive summaries, and other sales collateral, customized as needed to reflect the unique needs and circumstances of a buyer.
• Owns and facilitates the bid process by coordinating Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) with internal stakeholders
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements with contributors; writing and assembling proposal requirements; facilitating approvals; and transmitting proposals.
• Facilitates project strategy discussions including kickoff and draft review calls.
• Develops proposal strategy by performing due diligence, studying RFP, identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, and collaborating with account owners.
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Re-writes/edits proposal contributions from a variety of stakeholders, including sales, marketing, technical/operations teams, finance, and legal.
• Writes persuasively, including original content or customizes existing content for prospects and clients.
• Provides additional support for the sales team, including due diligence, client references, program descriptions, industry information, and additional support as needed. 
• Ensures 100% compliance with deadlines and submission requirements. 
• Adheres to ARI’s brand voice, templates, style guidelines, and messaging methodology.
• Exhibits consistent quality of work, including clear, concise and grammatically correct writing.
• Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in subject matter knowledge including ARI and Holman organization, products and services, sales process and strategy, as well as industry and competitive differentiation.
• Liaises with subject matter experts, marketing team, peers, and leadership to develop sales content.
• Maintains proposal content database and library of sales tools and collateral.
• Supports all stages of the ARI sales process and company marketing efforts as needed.
• Cross-trains with department on other tasks; performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Relevant Work Experience:

• Proven skills in producing and editing exceptional proposal content within a complex business environment
• Experienced in working in a collaborative environment, including leading exploratory kick off sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign off and document production  
• Experience with Upland Qvidian (or other RFP software) and Salesforce.com preferred

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $56,400.00 - $81,775.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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