The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management
Proposal Coordinator
The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34623
PROPOSAL COORDINATOR
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) is part of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) family of companies. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace year over year and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly organized
Proposal Coordinator
to support and manage the proposal development process within the Business Development department. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role will coordinate all stages of the RFP workflow - working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality submissions. The Proposal Coordinator will assist with gathering content, tracking deadlines, organizing review cycles, and ensuring all proposal materials meet required standards and align with company branding. This position plays a key role in maintaining consistency, improving efficiency, and supporting the delivery of polished, compliant, and on-time RFP responses. This is a critical, high-visibility role that requires strong project management skills, excellent communication, and a sharp eye for detail.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate the development of proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, SOQs) from kickoff through final submission, ensuring all deadlines are met
Collaborate closely with the Business Development team, sales representatives, subject matter experts, and organizational leadership to gather project information, shape win themes, and ensure proposal accuracy and alignment with client requirements
Manage proposal timelines, task assignments, and deliverables - tracking progress, maintaining accountability, and ensuring all components are completed on time
Use Adobe InDesign to format, layout, and produce visually compelling, brand-aligned proposal documents
Review, edit, and refine content submitted by internal contributors for clarity, consistency, and compliance
Utilize AI tools and software to streamline content development, improve efficiency, and enhance proposal quality
Proactively identify roadblocks, dependencies, and risks; elevate issues to the RFP Manager when needed to keep proposals on schedule
Maintain and update proposal templates, boilerplate content, resumes, project sheets, and reference libraries to ensure information is current and accessible
All tasks as assigned by management
PREFERRED SKILLS
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple proposals and competing deadlines
Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and prospective clients
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to stay focused and perform confidently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three or more years of experience in marketing, sales, and/or business development
Proficiency using MS Office suite of programs and Adobe InDesign
Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, custom documents through technical marketing writing and use of document design software to maintain brand and visual standards
Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and push work forward independently
Confident communicator who can work with leadership and team members at all levels
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a people-first mindset
A calm, focused presence even under deadline pressure
Two or more years of experience leading the RFP response process, preferably in a related industry
Experience with CRM Administration
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
Office environment has intermittent noise
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal travel required
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Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) is part of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) family of companies. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace year over year and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly organized
Proposal Coordinator
to support and manage the proposal development process within the Business Development department. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role will coordinate all stages of the RFP workflow - working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality submissions. The Proposal Coordinator will assist with gathering content, tracking deadlines, organizing review cycles, and ensuring all proposal materials meet required standards and align with company branding. This position plays a key role in maintaining consistency, improving efficiency, and supporting the delivery of polished, compliant, and on-time RFP responses. This is a critical, high-visibility role that requires strong project management skills, excellent communication, and a sharp eye for detail.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate the development of proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, SOQs) from kickoff through final submission, ensuring all deadlines are met
Collaborate closely with the Business Development team, sales representatives, subject matter experts, and organizational leadership to gather project information, shape win themes, and ensure proposal accuracy and alignment with client requirements
Manage proposal timelines, task assignments, and deliverables - tracking progress, maintaining accountability, and ensuring all components are completed on time
Use Adobe InDesign to format, layout, and produce visually compelling, brand-aligned proposal documents
Review, edit, and refine content submitted by internal contributors for clarity, consistency, and compliance
Utilize AI tools and software to streamline content development, improve efficiency, and enhance proposal quality
Proactively identify roadblocks, dependencies, and risks; elevate issues to the RFP Manager when needed to keep proposals on schedule
Maintain and update proposal templates, boilerplate content, resumes, project sheets, and reference libraries to ensure information is current and accessible
All tasks as assigned by management
PREFERRED SKILLS
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple proposals and competing deadlines
Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and prospective clients
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to stay focused and perform confidently under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three or more years of experience in marketing, sales, and/or business development
Proficiency using MS Office suite of programs and Adobe InDesign
Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, custom documents through technical marketing writing and use of document design software to maintain brand and visual standards
Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and push work forward independently
Confident communicator who can work with leadership and team members at all levels
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a people-first mindset
A calm, focused presence even under deadline pressure
Two or more years of experience leading the RFP response process, preferably in a related industry
Experience with CRM Administration
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
Office environment has intermittent noise
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal travel required
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