Job Description

About Northern Headquartered in London, Ontario, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation. Our solutions help brands grow by optimizing their digital customer journey. We have strategically assembled a group of innovators, who have a passion for technology, design, and improving digital experiences.
What We’re Looking For We are looking for an RFP/Proposal Manager to join our growing team to manage the RFP proposal creation and submission process. The RFP/Proposal Manager is responsible for finding, writing, and managing the proposal and creation submission process. Collaborating with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders, this individual will also be responsible for mentoring and developing Proposal Writers. Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid or in-office workspace!
Benefits of Becoming a Northerner In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:

• Robust Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
• Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Vet Care Program
• RRSP Matching
• Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
• Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
• Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
• Free Onsite Parking
• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
• Allowance to help set up home office

Just to name a few!...
Key Responsibilities

• Finding and qualifying RFP opportunities, and managing the proposal creation and submission process.
• Coordinate with Proposal Writers, Subject Matter Experts, and Sales and Accounts Team members to develop and submit proposals
• Provide leadership and process ownership of the proposal submission process while mentoring Proposal Writers
• Participate in regular performance reviews & career development planning for direct reports
• Conduct research and make RFP process improvement recommendations based on findings

Knowledge, Education & Experience Required

• 3 - 5 years of relevant consulting experience in the technology or marketing industry
• Demonstrated experience writing effective technical proposals
• Experience working in an interactive agency and/or experience supporting and collaborating with external clients
• Demonstrated experience dealing with mid-market and upper mid-market businesses.

• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and thrive in high-pressure situations.

Bonus Skills!

• Agency experience
• Ad copy experience and/or other relevant marketing experience

Since its founding in 2015, Northern has grown to nearly 200 employees, helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation. Northern is positioned as a leader in the performance advertising industry as a Facebook Marketing Partner and Google Premier Partner —awarded to only 3% of agency partners in Canada. Our campaigns with leading brands in North America have been recognized as best in class through the Google Premier Partner Awards, Search Engine Land Awards, and the Canadian Search Awards. Northern’s continued growth, strengthened by our strong company culture, has led to multiple recognitions by Great Place to Work® Canada including Best Workplaces™ in Canada, Ontario, for Women, for Hybrid Work, and more.
Equity and Diversity Northern invites applications from all qualified individuals. Northern is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please let us know when you apply.