Proposal Director

Company: AVI Foodsystems
Location: Warren
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

The OpportunityAVI seeks a Director of Business Communications, Proposal Development, to join our team. The Director will drive change, enable growth, and set communications strategy across our organization.Are you a leader and mentor who can influence stakeholders and steer new initiatives? If so, please apply!Responsibilities And Expectations

• Lead the AVI Business Communications team through proposals, presentations and various written content
• Assign projects and their deliverables to various departmental team members, along with managing the timelines
• Identify and executes best-in-class strategies to develop and deliver award-winning content for bid proposals
• Additionally, performing all duties that Business Communications team members are assigned as proposal schedule/volume necessitates
• Coordinate and execute larger bid projects, presentations and special projects at the request of AVI's Leadership Team
• Proofread all proposal and presentation documents produced by the assigned teams
• Produce quarterly production reports for department budget planning
• Collaborate with Creative Director to customize the layout and design for proposals
• Partner with Project Leader(s) to develop an overall "go to market" strategy for ample bid opportunities such as:
• Define the proposal theme and positioning statement
• Recommend culinary programs and enhancements
• Determine creative design, layout and assets
• Create a packaging and delivery strategyRequirements and Responsibilities
  • Experience as a proposal or business development writer
  • At least seven years of experience
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or Adobe InDesign
  • Diverse writing style
  • Ability to understand technical concepts and interpret them into clear and concise communications
  • Strong listening skills
  • Ability to identify key insights and craft strategic paths for proposals
  • Writing content based on analysis and critical metrics
  • Leadership skills to mentor, inspire, and influence all stakeholders
  • Assertive, steadfast, and accountable
  • Positive attitude, passion and desire to be a part of a hard-working, winning team
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, organized and nimble
  • Effective and successful management of complex projects
  • The natural desire to provide excellent customer serviceNice to Haves
    • Foodservice experienceWhat's in it for you?
      • AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:
      • Family culture and atmosphere
      • Competitive compensation
      • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
      • 401(k) with a generous company match
      • Paid vacations and holidays
      • Immense training and growth opportunitiesAVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the Director of Business Communications role at our Headquarters office in Warren, OH. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the nation's most respected and trusted food service companies. Providing comprehensive food services focusing on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service, and the total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to every day.We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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