Proposal Writer

About the Role and Company

Cactus Communications is a remote-first technology firm specializing in expert services and AI-driven products that enhance research funding, publication, communication, and discovery processes. Established in 2002, it operates globally with offices in multiple cities and a workforce exceeding 3,000 experts. The company values diversity, equal opportunity, and a culture that enables accelerating work from anywhere.

We are hiring a Proposal Writer for our Presales team based in Kochi, Kerala, India. This position supports business growth by crafting persuasive proposals, pitch materials, and quotations tailored to client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Compose, edit, and refine business proposals, Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, pitch decks, and quotations that meet client requirements and support company objectives.
• Analyze tender documents to ensure full compliance with client specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance, and technical personnel to collect necessary inputs for proposals.
• Design proposals to be persuasive and structured for increasing success rates in securing business.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform proposal strategies and ensure relevance.
• Maintain organized repositories of proposal templates, case studies, and reference materials to streamline future submissions.
• Proofread content diligently to uphold quality and message consistency.
• Handle multiple proposal projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2 to 3 years of documented experience in proposal writing, pitch deck development, tender comprehension, and quotation formulation.
• Exceptional writing capabilities with the ability to tailor persuasive content for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across internal teams and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced with proposal management software.
• Excellent research aptitude, analytical thinking, and organizational abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensuring precision and adherence to compliance in all documents.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within dynamic team environments.
• Experienced in managing multiple assignments under tight schedules.

Work Culture and Additional Expectations

Cactus Communications promotes a remote-first culture that emphasizes ownership, organization, prioritization, and delivery of work with minimal oversight. Candidates should be adept at documenting their work to keep teams aligned, manage collaboration asynchronously or synchronously as needed, and effectively communicate availability across time zones using collaboration tools.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must meet the stated qualifications and possess legal authorization to work in India. The selection process includes recruiter screening and two interview rounds. Cactus Communications values inclusivity and prohibits discrimination in all hiring practices.

Travel Requirement

This role is primarily remote but may require occasional travel to the Mumbai office for business needs or company events.