Technical Writer

Job Reference Number: 26376

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Elior Corporate

Brand: Elior North America Corporate

State: Texas (US-TX)

Job Description: Technical Writer

Reports to: Sr. Director, Proposals

Purpose: Support Proposal team in developing compelling and concise proposal content

Role Overview:

• Initiate strategic conversations with Business Development Directors (BDDs) and proposal team members to understand client goals, project requirements, and the company's strategy to win

• Develop clear, concise, compelling, and engaging content reflecting client specific objectives and company's winning solution to meet those objectives, value propositions, and differentiators

• Develop new content when needed, customize existing content, and share via a repository to benefit other proposals and enable efficiency

• Develop content for presentations and sales collateral to ensure consistent messaging across all client-facing materials

• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation

• Ensure documents are accurate, complete, and adhere to standards for quality, format, and style

• Manage multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize assignments to meet proposal schedules

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, clarity, readability, and consistency within content

• Proven ability to craft engaging content that captures client interest while maintaining accuracy and alignment with brand standards

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards in content development

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, delegating tasks or asking for assistance where appropriate

• Ability to collaborate across decentralized, cross-functional departments

• Ability to influence without formal authority, ensuring all deadlines are met while driving a philosophy of service

• Ability to interpret and work from complex technical documents, such as RFPs

• Excellent time management and project prioritization skills, with the ability to consistently meet routine deadlines and work schedules

• Proactive problem-solving skills under challenging deadlines

• Ability to use knowledge gained through day-to-day activities to identify ways to improve processes and contribute to the proposal team's overall efficiency

• Willingness to serve as an SME and resource for teammates and BDDs

• Demonstrated ability to write informative and persuasive documents for potential clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, Communications, Journalism, or a related area (Master's degree preferred)

• 3+ years of professional writing and copywriting experience

• 5+ years of related work experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Proficient with Adobe InDesign

• Foodservice experience preferred

• Proposal writing experience preferred

Project management experience preferred

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.