Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Proposal Specialist to support their Valuation & Advisory service line. This role focuses on managing the development of proposals and related materials, ensuring they are cohesive and client-ready while collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end development of proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and related pursuit materials for the Infrastructure and Right-of-Way practice, as well as other V&A business lines as needed
- Coordinate with Market Leads, appraisers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to gather and verify key content including resumes, project experience, organizational charts, and pricing details
- Write, edit, and format proposal documents to ensure accuracy, readability, and consistency with Cushman & Wakefield brand standards and client requirements
- Apply light graphic design skills to create visually appealing layouts, cover pages, infographics, and section dividers that elevate proposal quality and readability
- Ensure all proposal deliverables are cohesive, polished, and compliant with RFP/RFQ instructions and submission requirements
- Partner with the Proposal Director and key stakeholders to develop, update, and organize reusable content, including case studies, team bios, and service descriptions
- Maintain a library of branded templates, graphics, and visual assets to support efficient and consistent proposal production
- Incorporate Cushman & Wakefield visual identity standards into all client-facing materials
- Collaborate with Marketing and Design teams to produce high-quality layouts and graphics as needed for special pursuits or presentations
- Manage version control, formatting consistency, and visual alignment across multi-volume or multi-team proposal submissions
- Support internal proposal intake processes by reviewing opportunities, summarizing requirements, assessing fit, and contributing to Go/No-Go decision discussions
- Collaborate with Research and Marketing teams to identify new opportunities and maintain proposal calendars and status updates
- Track and manage proposal activity using Cushman & Wakefield’s project management and CRM tools
- Participate in post-submission reviews to capture lessons learned and identify improvement opportunities
- Recommend and implement workflow enhancements to streamline proposal development and review processes
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of V&A’s Proposal Content Library and pursuit strategy
- Skills
- Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in proposal coordination, writing, or design within a professional services, infrastructure, or real estate environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) or comparable layout/design tools
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into client-focused, persuasive narratives
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience formatting documents and creating visual layouts that enhance readability and presentation
- Familiarity with real estate appraisal, infrastructure, right-of-way, or public-sector project delivery preferred
- Company Overview
- Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services. It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cushmanwakefield.com.
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