Proposal Writer - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Preferred in Ontario or Western Canada in order to overlap with the majority of our existing team. Open to candidates outside of these locations as well, but in these regions is strongly preferred.Hi, my name is Zaqir Virani, VP Strategy & Business Development at Versett. We are looking for a Proposal Writer to join our growing team. At Versett, we have a mission to unlock human ambition. Our team is tight-knit and built on the philosophy of "learn better, faster". Versett was founded on a shared vision of a place where we can create meaningful work collaboratively, while continuing to grow and learn as individuals.Versett is the ‘team behind the team’ of successful apps, software and platforms around the world with clients like American Express, TD Bank, and Getty Images. Each month, millions of people use the platforms, apps and tools we have built.Role DescriptionAs Versett’s Proposal Writer, your job is to drive new business opportunities from qualification-to-close through your skills as a writer, technical communicator, and business strategist. You will work across service areas and verticals, partnering with Versett’s Associate Partners to define, collect, and create the business intelligence, content, and materials required to close opportunities.You are a key point of connection between Versett Business Development operations and the Versett Delivery teams, and will be required to liaise between Associate Partners, the Growth team, and Delivery team leaders to appropriately scope and respond to business development opportunities.You will report to the VP, Strategy & Business Development, with day-to-day leadership from the Senior Growth Strategist. You will be responsible for supporting, and at times leading, business development opportunities for Versett across North America and International geographies. This extensive coverage will require you to maintain intentional connection to industry trends, business development practices, and content strategy methods across multiple verticals, geographies, and sectors. This will be facilitated by the VP, Strategy & Business Development.Your work will be integral in Versett achieving growth, sales, and partnership goals, and will span RFP, inbound, and networked business development.Responsibilities

• Proposal Writing (being a lead author, content aggregator, and project manager for the proposal production process)
• Qualification (Primarily for public sector & higher education RFP opportunities — identification of opportunities, qualification, & strategic summary and insight gathering)
• Associate Partner Collaboration (Partnering as the prime supporter on business development opportunities surfaced by Versett Associate Partners, functioning as a strategy partner, content creator, and team collaborator)

• Business Development Operations (Creation, refinement, and enforcement of operational frameworks for business development, including sales enablement frameworks & content management)
• Response Project Management (Managing Delivery team contributors to shape and aggregate estimates, approaches, and assumptions for business development opportunities)
• CRM Management & Reporting (Owning all attached deals in Hubspot, contributing to timely data updates, and attending any required forecasting or projection-based sessions)
• Vertical Knowledge Management (Continuously self-educating on relevant industry trends, technology changes, and business development strategies relevant to Versett’s primary sales verticals)

How to Apply:

• One Page Cover Letter:
  • Introduce yourself to us! Tell us about where you’ve worked, what you’ve done, and where you’ve seen the greatest success in the past. What are you passionate about, where do you want your career to go, and why you think we are a good match for each other.
• Resume

The Behaviours We Value At Versett:

• You’re naturally curious, self-motivated, and always looking to learn more.
• You are supportive of others and enjoy sharing knowledge.
• You have a collaborative mindset and have empathy for your users, clients, project team and co-workers

Perks at Versett

• Inclusive benefits (including group benefits and paid parental leave).
• Friday socials and Show n Tells.
• Team events and retreats.
• Learning & development budget.
• The hardware/software setup you need.
• "Take the time you need" vacation policy.
• Diverse team and a commitment to inclusion.

Don’t meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Versett we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Quick Apply

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