Role overview

Qualifications

BA/BS degree required
3-5 years of experience in proposal writing, sales writing, marketing copywriting, or grant writing
Strong English writing and grammar skills with an emphasis on quality, clarity, and consistency
Experience with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand customer needs and key decision-making factors
Collaborate with the Senior Proposals Manager to develop a winning response strategy that highlights IXL’s value proposition
Develop persuasive, customer-focused proposal content that clearly articulates IXL’s unique benefits, differentiators, and competitive advantages
Work together with sales, curriculum, product, contracts, security, and other teams to craft messaging aligned with buyer priorities

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Proposal / Bid Writer
English

Hard skills

Proposal Writing Persuasive Writing Business Alignment Proposal Development Copywriting Outcome Interpretation K-12 Education Organizational Structure

Other skills

Collaboration
Detail Oriented
Time Management
Google Applications
Microsoft Office
Communication
Proactivity
Quality Assurance

About the company

IXL Learning

E-learning

At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge. IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 14 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning. Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids. Hear what our employees love about working at IXL: "At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead "I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryE-learning

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

IXL Learning, a developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for a Proposals Writer to support IXL’s proposal development strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with departments across the company to develop winning proposals that effectively communicate IXL’s product value and foster strong district and state partnerships.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about IXL’s mission to impact education.

This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in the United States. #LI-REMOTE

Please include writing samples along with your resume.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand customer needs and key decision-making factors
Collaborate with the Senior Proposals Manager to develop a winning response strategy that highlights IXL’s value proposition
Develop persuasive, customer-focused proposal content that clearly articulates IXL’s unique benefits, differentiators, and competitive advantages
Work together with sales, curriculum, product, contracts, security, and other teams to craft messaging aligned with buyer priorities
Utilize district-specific insights, marketing strategies, and persuasive writing techniques to develop high-impact, results-driven proposals
Ensure that proposals are compliant and strategically positioned to resonate with evaluators and decision-makers
Create compliant and compelling proposals for IXL and its family of brands, tailoring existing content and developing new material based on input from subject matter experts (SMEs) to convey key win themes
Provide copywriting support to sales teams for presentations, sales collateral, and other customer-facing materials
Assist with catalog bids, proposal assembly, and other sales-related writing tasks as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree required
3-5 years of experience in proposal writing, sales writing, marketing copywriting, or grant writing
Strong ability to craft persuasive, customer-centric messaging that drives engagement and action
Understanding of sales processes and ability to align proposals with sales strategies
Ability to translate technical or educational content into clear, compelling narratives
Strong English writing and grammar skills with an emphasis on quality, clarity, and consistency
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple fast-paced projects
Experience with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience in K-12 education or edtech sales a plus

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.