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Proposal Specialist

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Salary$60k – $94k
LocationJohnstown, New York 12095
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentSales
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field of study
3+ years relevant work history within a commercial function; preferably as part of a manufacturing or energy environment
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects in a matrixed environment
Developed knowledge of proposal best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools, including CRM, Salesforce, or other related proposal and/or project management software
Must be a self-starting, motivated, assertive, and creative individual with excellent follow-through capabilities
Skilled with project management
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Excellent follow-through
Must be driven and self-motivated
Strong acumen in commercial and financial structure
Experience in hydrogen and/or oil & gas a plus
Skills
Salesforce
CRM
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Wellness reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Fertility benefit
Employee referral program
Employee assistance program
Proposal Specialist
Status: Salaried (Exempt)
Department: Sales
Position Summary
The Proposal Specialist will contribute to the daily operations of the bids and proposals team and ensure request for proposals (RFP) and other quotation documents are returned to prospective customers professionally and in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. This is a full-time position.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes
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Lead the coordination, review, and editing of proposal inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
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Implement scalable workflows, process improvements, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and consistency while driving best practices
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Provide guidance to sales teams and subject matter experts on persuasive writing and proposal best practices; provide support presenting offers
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Review and manage commercial Terms and Conditions requested by customers with counsel Commercial document template management in line with company branding
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Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field of study. Strong acumen in commercial and financial structure.
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3+ years relevant work history within a commercial function; preferably as part of a manufacturing or energy environment. Experience in hydrogen and/or oil & gas a plus.
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Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects in a matrixed environment.
•
Developed knowledge of proposal best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools, including CRM, Salesforce, or other related proposal and/or project management software.
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Must be a self-starting, motivated, assertive, and creative individual with excellent follow-through capabilities. Skilled with project management. Superior verbal and written communication skills.
•
Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
•
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
•
Excellent follow-through.
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Must be driven and self-motivated.
Pay Rate:
$60,000.00 - $93,750.00
Benefits
We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
Legal
Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.