Senior Proposal Manager

Company Description Arrow Ways is a growing organization focused on delivering high-quality solutions and services to a diverse client base. The company values collaboration, accountability, and clear communication, with an emphasis on building strong, long-term relationships. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, think strategically, and contribute ideas that drive business growth. Arrow Ways offers opportunities to work on impactful projects, develop professional skills, and advance within the organization.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Senior Proposal Manager role based in Kansas City, MO. The Senior Proposal Manager will lead end-to-end proposal development, including planning, content creation, editing, and final production for complex bids and RFP responses. B2B sales experience is a plus. This role will coordinate input from subject matter experts, sales, and operations teams to produce clear, compelling, and compliant proposals that align with client requirements and Arrow Ways’ strategic goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing proposal timelines, organizing kick-off and review meetings, maintaining proposal templates and content libraries, and ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of all submitted materials. The Senior Proposal Manager will also analyze win/loss outcomes, refine proposal processes, and support continuous improvement of bid strategies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong proposal management and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines across multiple concurrent bids.
• Candidates should possess excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and well-structured content tailored to specific audiences.
• Candidates should possess skills in research and information synthesis, including gathering data from diverse stakeholders and transforming complex concepts into concise, client-focused narratives.
• Candidates should possess communication and collaboration skills, including facilitating meetings, aligning cross-functional teams, and providing constructive guidance and feedback.
• Candidates should possess skills in document organization and formatting, including maintaining reusable content libraries, templates, and version control in common office and collaboration tools.
• Relevant qualifications include several years of experience in proposal or bid management, business development, or a related field, ideally in a B2B or services-driven environment.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include familiarity with RFP processes, compliance requirements, and industry-standard proposal best practices, as well as strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to work on-site and engage effectively with teams and leadership in Kansas City, MO.