Senior Proposal Writer - Newmark Knight Frank

Newmark Knight Frank is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to join their office in New York City.  The Proposal Writer position involves coordinating the activities of brokers and multiple corporate departments to formulate responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) aimed at procuring commercial real estate transaction and advisory, facilities management, consulting and project management business.

The position requires that all aspects of developing a response - from compiling the required information to formatting the proposal - be completed in a timely, efficient manner to meet deadlines. The Proposal Writer is expected to organize, attend and contribute to meetings with brokers to ensure that all questions in the RFP can be answered. In addition, the candidate will be expected to bring, or quickly acquire, a comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and corporate portfolio advisory issues on a national and global basis.

Newmark Knight Frank is one of the largest independent real estate service firms in the world. Headquartered in New York, Newmark Knight Frank and London-based partner Knight Frank operate from over 200 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. Last year, transactions were valued at more than $32 billion with annual revenues of over $811 million. With a combined staff of more than 6,900, this major force in real estate is meeting the local and global needs of owners, tenants, investors and developers worldwide. For further information, visit http://www.newmarkkf.com/. 

Responsibilities

Skills/Qualification Requirements

• Pro-active, creative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous proposals and prioritize workload
• Ability to work in a demanding, very deadline-driven environment
• Ability to organize the efforts of the parties involved in the response process
• Ability to work with technical as well as creative teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to operate comfortably and fluidly in a staggered workflow

Education/Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics or real estate preferred
• Three-five years experience in a corporate writing position in a real estate firm
• Experience working in commercial real estate or client-service industry
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

**Please enclose two non-fiction writing samples to illustrate your writing capabilities. Writing samples must be included for consideration.

Please email your cover letter and resume to resumeshr@newmarkkf.com. Please enter "Sr. Proposal Writer' in the subject line.