Senior Proposal Manager
Resume:
ERIC SAGE
Port Chester, NY 10573
linkedin.com/in/eric-sage-6560571b6/
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SENIOR PROPOSAL MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic and collaborative Senior Proposal Manager and Marketing Leader with 15+ years of experience leading high- value, multimillion-dollar proposal development, cross-functional alignment, and brand-driven content creation. Expert in managing full RFP lifecycles, crafting compelling narratives, and optimizing content libraries to improve efficiency and increase win rates. Recognized for driving clarity, consistency, and compliance across proposals while mentoring high- performing teams and supporting enterprise growth through persuasive, audience-focused communication. CORE COMPETENCIES
Skills: Proposal Lifecycle Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Strategic Messaging & Positioning Content Development & Storytelling Compliance & Quality Assurance RFP/RFI/RFQ Strategy & Execution Team Leadership & Mentorship Content Library & Knowledge Management Data-Driven Process Improvement Marketing & Brand Strategy Go-to-Market Planning Project & Pipeline Management Communicator & Problem Solver Relationship Building Tech: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); RFP Software (Responsive, Loopio, Qvidian) Languages: English and French, with dual U.S./Canadian citizenship CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Win Rates
Tripled Convergent's proposal win rate, directly contributing to over $300M in awarded contracts and supported an additional $600M in successful pursuits.
Key Enterprise Deals
Led high-impact RFP responses that secured 45% of Travel and Transport’s $1B in enterprise-wide contracts, achieving a win rate more than twice that of international peers by strategic bid planning, content development and positioning, cross-functional team leadership and through debriefs & lessons learned for continual improvement.
Major Rebrand
Rebranded Ultramar's corporate identity for a global audience, resulting in a 250 %+ rise in monthly web traffic and a 200%+ increase in sales growth - culminating in its acquisition by Travel and Transport, Inc. WORK HISTORY
Convergent Energy and Power LP Senior Proposal Manager Aug 2021 - May 2025 New York, NY
• Led the full lifecycle of complex RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses, overseeing kickoff meetings, content development, coordination, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Developed compelling, tailored proposal strategies and narratives by analyzing solicitation requirements, customer pain points, and evaluator priorities.
• Partnered cross-functionally with sales, legal, finance, engineering, and executive teams to source and craft accurate, persuasive, and compliant content.
• Created and managed scalable content libraries and response templates, improving efficiency, consistency, and alignment with brand voice and win themes.
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• Ensured compliance with RFP requirements and brand standards, leading quality reviews and enforcing formatting, structure, and messaging guidelines.
• Managed concurrent proposal pipelines, prioritizing deadlines, assigning resources, and coordinating deliverables across fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Used data-driven insights from dashboards and win/loss analysis to refine proposal strategy, enhance messaging, and increase team effectiveness.
• Supervised and mentored a proposal team, providing editorial oversight, performance feedback, and training to foster a high-performing, quality-driven culture.
Travel and Transport, Inc. Senior Proposal Manager Oct 2012 - Sep 2020 New York, NY
• Led the end-to-end development of strategic proposals—including RFPs, RFIs, and executive summaries—for global travel management solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evaluator priorities.
• Collaborated with sales and leadership teams to craft tailored pitch decks, pursuit strategies, and persuasive, value-driven responses that strengthened win potential and client engagement.
• Ensured compliance and brand consistency across all proposal materials, while managing a centralized content library to improve efficiency, accelerate turnaround, and uphold messaging integrity.
• Supervised and developed a team of proposal writers, providing editorial oversight, performance coaching, and ongoing training to enhance team effectiveness and output quality. Ultramar Travel Management Director of Marketing Dec 2010 - Oct 2012 New York, NY
• Directed integrated marketing strategy and execution across digital, print, and event channels—driving brand visibility, lead generation, and sales enablement while aligning with cross-functional go-to-market plans.
• Championed design initiatives and oversaw content and brand development—including websites, sales collateral, campaign assets, and RFP responses—to ensure consistency, storytelling impact, and customer relevance across all touchpoints.
• Led and scaled high-performing marketing teams and managed third-party resources; spearheaded a corporate rebrand that elevated market positioning and supported the company’s successful acquisition by Travel and Transport, Inc.
EDUCATION
A.A.S. in Advertising Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY. PERSONAL
Research:
Peer-reviewed, published independent researcher in the areas of SIDS and SUID. Interests:
All things art-related: sculpture, painting, writing, film, etc. Volunteer:
Animal Welfare Volunteering: Regularly volunteer at local shelters, supporting adoption events. Participate in
"Dog Day Out" field trips, giving shelter dogs outdoor enrichment and increased visibility to potential adopters.
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