Business Growth & Proposal Specialist - Remote

Overview

Teal Media is a full-service creative and design agency with a conscience. We believe purposeful design can transform organizations, inspire action, and enable progress. Our clients and nonprofit partners are committed to creating positive social change—and we pour every ounce of our passion and skill into helping them succeed.

We offer a variety of strategic, creative, and technical services, including brand strategy, web design and development, and creative support. We’re a woman-founded and woman-led firm with a team that reflects a broad range of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. At Teal, we value our people above all else and choose to work with partners and clients who share those values.

In Short

• Proposal Writing & Development
• Draft, edit, and produce proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other business inquiries.
• Manage, update, and refine proposal templates, frameworks, and boilerplate language.
• Tailor narratives and case studies to the needs of different clients and sectors ensuring all sections of proposals are cohesive and aligned with client requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to ensure content accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Identify trends about what’s working and what hasn’t been working over time, and share those insights with the broader business development team.
• Own the visual polish and consistency of proposal materials and pitch decks.
• Conduct background research on prospects, sectors, and competitors to inform proposal development and business development strategies.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for prospect calls, presentations, and meetings.
• Help manage and maintain business development pipeline documentation and archives.

Requirements

• A knack for writing, editing, and proofreading with an eye for tone, clarity, and detail.
• The ability to balance structure and deadlines with flexibility in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities, tracking deliverables, and keeping projects on schedule.
• Strong instincts for formatting, layout, and visual presentation—bonus points for design experience.
• Curiosity and critical thinking skills that turn complex ideas into compelling, client-ready stories.
• Confidence in communicating with prospective clients and collaborating across internal teams.
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work smoothly with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience with tools like Google Workspace and HubSpot (or a willingness to learn).
• A proactive, self-starting mindset and a commitment to pitching in wherever needed.
• Bonus: Experience working with nonprofits, foundations, or in a creative agency environment.

Benefits

• Fully Remote & Flexible: 100% remote (U.S.-based) with work-from-home flexibility and flexible hours.
• Time to Recharge: Flexible Time Off, unlimited sick leave, compassionate leave, and a company-wide winter break during the last week of the year.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Security: Company 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Growth & Learning: Annual Continuing Education Stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Culture & Balance: Flex Fridays—dedicated time for passion projects, learning, or signing off early for your well-being.