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Proposal Manager Reviews
What is it like working as a Proposal Manager?
February 2016
Proposal Manager:
Follow Shipley proposal processes, get Shipley certification if at all possible.
December 2015
Learn to set boundaries.
Proposal Manager:
Because this job is driving by client deadlines, it can steamroll over your personal time if you're not careful. Track the peaks and valleys. If you're slammed and working lots of extra hours sometimes, make sure you have slow weeks to catch up on things, too.
May 2015
Get ahead of the stress.
Proposal Manager:
Plan your time; find and acquire as much automation for the proposal building and database storage as possible.
May 2015
Proposal Manager:
Project Management is a key skill - Take classes. Learn to write well and develop presentation skills. You'll need them every day. The Executive Summary will sell the deal to the customer. Join APMP.
March 2015
Proposal manager advice.
Proposal Manager:
It can be a rewarding job, but it is repetitive at times and has stressful periods when managing multiple proposals is required.
June 2014
Learn About A Lot Of Things.
Proposal Manager:
Be prepared to work harder than you ever have; have a sense of humor; understand that the people you work with have a different agenda from you.
May 2014
Proposal Manager:
Seek out working with a supervisor who understands the need for flexible scheduling since Business Development may have long hours.
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