About Phaedon, LLC

At Phaedon, we are revolutionizing how companies engage with their audiences and are passionate about sparking participation to drive growth for both our clients and our employees. Phaedon is a data-driven, tech-enabled marketing organization with a breadth of capabilities that go beyond our competitors and redefine traditional industry archetypes. We have a history of delivering game-changing results for notable brands across advanced analytics, loyalty technology and services, marketing communications, and experience transformation to bring intelligent imagination and solve our clients’ biggest business and brand challenges. And every role at Phaedon has an integral part to play in fulfilling this vision.

Join our mission-driven team at Phaedon as an On-Call Proposal Director. This senior-level role requires a seasoned proposal expert who can immediately step into high-priority projects with minimal onboarding. The On-Call Proposal Director will manage active proposals and oversee RFI/RFP responses, client briefs, and custom pitches as needed. This is a variable hour, on-call position based on the demand of active proposal work, ideal for a highly experienced professional seeking flexible, project-based work.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary leader for designated proposal projects, overseeing all phases of the proposal lifecycle, from kickoff to delivery.
• Coordinate proposal activities, working directly with internal experts, sales team members, and presentation designers to craft tailored, compelling response strategies.
• Manage the proposal process, including requirements review, scheduling, strategy facilitation, solutioning, and overall project management.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of all RFI/RFP responses, pitches, and custom proposals.
• Utilize expertise in digital marketing, communications, professional services, or SaaS to strengthen proposal content and showcase our agency’s value.
• Act as a point of guidance on best practices, leveraging senior-level insight to influence proposal direction and alignment with client needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of proposal management experience in high-paced environments, with a strong background in digital marketing, professional services, and/or SaaS.
• Proven ability to manage proposals independently, including rapid assessment of project needs and client requirements.
• Expertise in persuasive writing, editing, and the ability to articulate value propositions in response to client needs.
• High emotional intelligence, capable of adapting quickly to varied project requirements and team dynamics.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal guidance, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership in proposal management, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and communicate clear action plans.
• Superior organizational skills to handle multiple projects on tight timelines, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and proficiency in Microsoft Teams and/or SharePoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective relationships and create alignment among stakeholders at all levels.