MSC Industrial Supply Co. · 1 day ago
Proposal Content Strategist & Governance
Davidson, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expMSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services. The Proposal Content Strategist & Governance role focuses on developing and optimizing proposal content strategies, enhancing collaboration across teams, and maintaining the integrity of the Proposal Library.
HardwareIndustrialManufacturingSalesSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Integrate AI-driven strategies into the team's content library to streamline proposal workflows, enhance content effectiveness, and identify opportunities for efficiency
Extract new content from submitted proposal responses, integrate it into the system, and share updates with the team
Review seller proposal requests to flag new or complex topics and market trends
Monitor key resources, such as MSC Connect, company website, seller insights, solution owners, and presentations to gather relevant and timely content
Build and maintain strong relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure responsive and accurate support across all proposal categories
Coordinate interviews and speaker sessions to bring insights to MSC solutions and capabilities, developing feature stories and data insights
Maintain the integrity of the Proposal Library, ensuring intuitive organization and streamlined, targeted responses
Schedule and lead regular SME reviews to validate and align content with evolving business needs
Support proposal writers by connecting with the right SME for specialized content and updating the system with new information
Implement a quick-response proposal support program to efficiently process DSRs that do not require a strategy call
Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Serve as a backup contributor for full proposal responses when workload demands support
Participate in seller onboarding and communication of best practices to help sellers optimize their requests and help the team improve workflow efficiency
Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to fulfill MSC's mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or equivalent professional experience
Over 5 years of proven success in proposal development, content strategy, or business development within deadline-driven environments
Demonstrated ability to manage high-impact proposals and strategic sales content
Skilled in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams to produce accurate, aligned, and persuasive content
Self-starter with a proactive mindset and independent initiative
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities
Expertise in content curation with a focus on strategic alignment, quality, and editorial precision
Ability to identify content gaps and propose innovative solutions independently
Effective communicator with a track record of successful SME engagement and cross-functional collaboration
Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while maintaining high customer service standards
Advanced analytical skills supporting proposal development and content strategy
Outstanding time management, project coordination, and interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge of Qvidian, Salesforce, Office 365, and SharePoint for content management and system optimization
A valid driver's license
This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”)
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory management environments
Background in developing training guides and supporting educational programs
Familiarity with system architecture and search optimization
Benefits
Dynamic healthcare plans
Generous 401K and stock purchasing programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness
Company
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Erik Gershwind
Chief Executive Officer
Martina McIsaac
President and Chief Operating Officer
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