Proposal Manager

2 weeks ago

North Sydney, Australia Compass Group Australia Full time

**Proposal Manager - Strategic Bids & Creative Solutions**:
The preferred location for this role is Sydney, NSW. If not based in Sydney, the next preferred location is Melbourne, VIC.

**Join Compass Group Australia and help us win the future.**
We’re seeking a dynamic Proposal Manager to lead the creation of compelling bid responses across our key sectors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love transforming ideas into winning narratives, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

**About the Role**:
You’ll manage the full bid lifecycle, from planning and writing to final submission, ensuring every proposal is timely, compliant, and tailored to client needs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute bid documentation plans aligned with project timelines
- Write and coordinate proposal content that clearly articulates win themes and solutions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather insights and evidence that strengthen proposals
- Lead creative development aligned with sector branding and client expectations
- Manage proposal reviews, sign-offs, and final delivery
- Maintain and enhance the proposal content library and visual assets

**What You’ll Bring**:
**Essential**:

- 3+ years’ experience in proposal writing or content development
- Exceptional writing, editing, and document presentation skills
- Strong planning, time management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

**Desirable**:

- Experience in large, complex bids (B2B or B2G)
- Familiarity with contract catering or soft services
- Proposal coordination or management experience

**Why Compass Group?**:

- Paid parental leave
- Access to 100+ retail discounts
- Clear career paths and development support
- Salary packaging options
- Recognition programs and inclusive culture

**The Benefits**

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

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