Strategic Proposal Director or Senior Director - National Research Group

About NRG:

NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology.  We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming.  Together, we create with confidence. 

 

We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between:    

 

• Do what you love. With conviction. 

• Where discovery lives. And impact drives. 

• Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. 

• Big thinking. Collectively inspired. 

• Embrace the journey. Be human. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an innovative Strategic Proposal Directoror Senior Director to join world class researchers on our Trends & Futures team, working across practice areas.  In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to lead the proposal development process, ensuring the creation of compelling and competitive proposals to win new business.  You will collaborate with teams across the company to produce high quality proposals and research designs that help answer important strategic questions for our clients.   If you’re passionate about designing compelling proposals that drive business, this is the opportunity for you!   

Your Impact:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive proposal strategy that aligns with our company goals and client expectations 

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including designing the research plan and creating proposal content, to produce high quality and persuasive proposals  

• Stay up to date onindustry trends, competitive landscapes and client needs to tailor proposals effectively  

• Serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders within NRG to understand client requirements, objectives and pain points 

• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather information for proposals, including partnering with our fieldwork team on pricing and marketing science on necessary advanced analytics language   

• Assist in preparing and delivering client capabilities presentations when necessary to secure new business  

• Build and manage a proposal and capabilities library to streamline the proposal process   

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience – We’d love for you to have 5+years’experience working in proposal writing and development at a consumer insights agency.     

• Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field.   

• Passion –You love staying up to date on industry trends and developmentsin the technology and/or entertainment space. Small talking or deep diving on cultural trends, emerging tech and innovation fuels you.  

• Research practitioner – Understanding of and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and how to use those methods to creatively answer clients’ needs in a proposal.   

• Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to address issues using creative and collaborative tactics.  

• Exceptional Writer– We want someone with strong writing skills who can craft a compelling and creative proposal.   

• Visual Storyteller -Experience creating compelling capabilities slides using tools such as PowerPoint, Slides, Keynote and more.   

• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. 

• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects! 

• Hawk-eyed attention to detail– No errors get past you and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks when it comes to editing. 

• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing. 

Position Type:

This is a full-time, exempt position. 

What We Offer:

We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your homeor supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape.  

• Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Playa Vista or New York 

• Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans  

• 401K with company match 

• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave 

• Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases  

• Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities 

• Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) 

• Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building 

• NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program 

• Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties 

• Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options  

Our Commitment:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.   

Compensation:

In order tocomply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $105,000-150,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.