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Proposal Specialist - Software RFP

Paradox

Paradox

Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted on May 30, 2025
Are you an experienced proposal writer with an insanely high give-a-damn?

Do you love collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams to craft proposals that win hearts (and contracts)?

Are you the kind of person who sweats the small stuff because you know it’s the details that win deals?

At Paradox, we believe when you get the people thing right, you can build teams that can change the world. We’re helping organizations around the globe reimagine hiring with our first-of-its-kind recruitment technology. From our Conversational ATS to our best-in-class hiring assessments, Paradox is laser focused on building world class products and a team that our clients love. Our high-performance culture and triple-digit growth have been recognized on Deloitte’s "Fast 500" technology companies, the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, and as a Forbes Best Startup Employers. And we’re just getting started. We are looking for top performers who have a track record of success and want to build a company and create the future together.

Paradox is looking for a talented proposal writer to join forces with our Product, Sales, and Marketing teams and make a BIG impact right from the start. As a member of our growing proposal team, you’ll be playing point on RFPs at Paradox, managing the end-to-end process and coordination of proposals. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the function and direction for proposal management at Paradox - evolving our approach, crafting response libraries, supporting our proposal tech ecosystem, and using creative approaches for internal coordination and review processes. You will have a critical role in driving business success at Paradox.

Sound like the perfect fit? We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Proposal Specialist, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end coordination of sales proposals and RFPs, leveraging industry knowledge, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure clients. In this role, you will:

  • Working with our Proposal team within marketing, you’ll help lead the end-to-end coordination of sales proposal opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, and functional questionnaires
  • Partner with teammates across Sales, Security, Product and other client-facing teams to manage deadlines, facilitate internal reviews, and deliver winning proposals that drive revenue for our business
  • Build and maintain a content library and manage proposal software to ensure accuracy of responses as our product line, brand, and business evolves
  • Conduct win/loss analyses and identify opportunities to improve our competitive advantage in future proposals
  • Develop expertise in our industry, clients, Paradox's products, and strategic positioning

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience writing and managing sales proposals and RFPs, with a proven track record of producing winning proposals
  • Experience working in a high-growth AI SaaS startup environment, preferably in the HR/recruitment technology space
  • Exceptionally high attention to detail with excellent editing, proofreading and formatting skills
  • Extremely organized and capable of managing multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable using and learning Microsoft, Google, Keynote, and other design/publishing software
  • Comfortable using and leading RFP/proposal or project management software
  • Ability to work from our Scottsdale, AZ office location
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in sales, marketing or training roles
  • Technical writing experience, including but not limited to the areas of: product marketing, product documentation, release notes or product training
  • At least 1 year of experience managing multiple and complex projects or in a project manager role
  • Familiarity with Salesforce
  • Analytics and reporting tying proposals to business impact

Why You Should Work At Paradox

  • Work side by side with passionate, purposeful people - Talent is our DNA and we pride ourselves on having the best!
  • Ability to make a big impact on a growing organization and drive your own growth
  • The opportunity to be part of the team building the next big thing in recruiting technology
  • Internal and external professional development, coaching, and continuous education opportunities