Proposal Writer

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Do you have a knack for creating content that draws people in and the skills to design it in an engaging and persuasive way? At GXO Logistics, we believe that providing superior support and solutions for our customers drives our success, and we want you to be a part of that success. As the Proposal Writer, you will use your knowledge and experience in storytelling, project management and design to develop compelling customer-facing proposals. Bring us your passion and skills for writing, research, editing and design and we’ll give you the tools and support you need to excel at your job and build a career you’ll love.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support business development and sales by developing, writing, editing and coordinating proposals for complex business-to-business services
• Review customer requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs), interpret requirements and coordinate response requirements
• Critically engage and collaborate with other functional groups such as Sales, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance and Legal
• Manage the proposal process of gathering everything needed that will make up the response from all participating departments within tight timelines
• Use strong leadership skills to develop strategic, persuasive messaging that connects client requirements to business solutions and goals
• Manage accountability on deliverables to meet deadlines
• Write new template/collateral material as required and customize existing template material that will be part of the response
• Edit content for clarity to ensure a strong value proposition and consistency in our solution; perform a technical edit to ensure a standard look and feel of the final product (brand voice, format, etc.)
• Use SharePoint to organize, track, update and store electronic materials

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with peers, executives and clients
• 1 year of experience as a Proposal Writer, Copywriter or Editor in a professional environment
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and project management skills, with the flexibility to manage and prioritize multiple and changing tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint and Teams

It’d be great if you also have:

• Experience supporting a business development team or function
• 2-3 years of experience as a Proposal Writer, Copywriter or Editor in a professional environment
• Experience with supply chain logistics and global teams
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; resourceful and results-oriented
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.