Proposal & RFP Specialist

LaSalle Network is hiring a Proposal & RFP Specialist!
LaSalle Network is partnering with a market-leading business services company to hire a Proposal & RFP Specialist in downtown Chicago. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced proposal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning the full proposal lifecycle—from receiving an RFP through final submission.

As a Proposal & RFP Specialist, you'll collaborate with executive leadership, Sales and cross-functional teams to develop compelling, compliant proposals that help secure new business and support continued company growth.

What You'll Do

• Own the complete RFP, rebid and proposal process from receipt through final submission

• Develop, write, edit and assemble polished, customer-focused proposal responses while ensuring compliance with all requirements

• Coordinate proposal timelines and deliverables across Sales, Operations, Finance and executive leadership

• Partner with Sales leadership on pricing strategy and proposal development

• Prepare proposal documents, supporting materials and submission packages

• Maintain proposal documentation, customer records and contract information within Salesforce and other CRM platforms

• Track multiple proposal deadlines while effectively managing competing priorities

• Deliver high-quality, accurate proposals on time with exceptional attention to detail

• Continuously improve proposal content, templates and internal processes

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience managing and writing RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and proposals from the service provider side

• Experience within facilities management, staffing, commercial services, business services, security or another service-based industry

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas and data organization

• Salesforce experience strongly preferred; experience with another CRM platform required

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management, organizational and time management abilities

• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to support proposal deadlines outside of standard business hours when needed

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills

• The ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization

• A commitment to producing polished, compelling and accurate proposal materials under tight deadlines

What's In It for You?

• $75,000-$85,000 base salary

• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company-sponsored benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• High-impact role supporting strategic growth initiatives

• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership

• Stable organization with long-term career growth potential

Key Details:

• Position: Proposal & RFP Specialist

• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 base salary plus annual bonus

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and additional company-sponsored benefits

• Location: Downtown Chicago, IL

• Work Model: Fully onsite (5 days per week)

If you're an experienced Proposal & RFP Specialist looking to take ownership of high-profile proposals and make a measurable impact on business development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing organization where your expertise will help win new business and drive continued success.
 
Best,
Michele Rodriguez
Recruiter
LaSalle Network

#LI-MR1