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Proposal Specialist

Plug Power, Inc.

JOHNSTOWN, NYFull-time$60–94K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$60–94K/yr
Location
JOHNSTOWN, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Proposal Specialist supports Plug Power’s bids and proposals team by coordinating and producing RFP responses and quotation documents for prospective customers. The role works with cross-functional stakeholders, sales teams, subject matter experts, and counsel to deliver compliant proposals, manage commercial terms, and maintain branded templates. It also improves proposal processes and tools. The position is full-time and salaried.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveWriting, nice to havePage Layout, nice to haveCommercial and Financial Structure, nice to haveCross-Functional Project Leadership, nice to haveProposal Best Practices, nice to haveProposal Management Software, nice to haveCRM, nice to haveSalesforce, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveAssertiveness, nice to haveCreativity, nice to haveFollow-Through, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveAnalytical Abilities, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Communication, Engineering or Related Field, nice to have3+ Years Relevant Work History, nice to haveManufacturing or Energy Experience, nice to haveHydrogen or Oil and Gas Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Proposal Specialist Status: Salaried (Exempt) Department: Sales Position Summary The Proposal Specialist will contribute to the daily operations of the bids and proposals team and ensure request for proposals (RFP) and other quotation documents are returned to prospective customers professionally and in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. This is a full-time position. Core Duties and Responsibilities Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer dened timeframes Lead the coordination, review, and editing of proposal inputs from cross-functional stakeholders Implement scalable workows, process improvements, templates, and tools to increase eciency and consistency while driving best practices Provide guidance to sales teams and subject matter experts on persuasive writing and proposal best practices; provide support presenting offers Review and manage commercial Terms and Conditions requested by customers with counsel Commercial document template management in line with company branding Perform all other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field of study. Strong acumen in commercial and financial structure. 3+ years relevant work history within a commercial function; preferably as part of a manufacturing or energy environment. Experience in hydrogen and/or oil & gas a plus. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects in a matrixed environment. Developed knowledge of proposal best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools, including CRM, Salesforce, or other related proposal and/or project management software. Must be a self-starting, motivated, assertive, and creative individual with excellent follow-through capabilities. Skilled with project management. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail. Excellent follow-through. Must be driven and self-motivated. Pay Rate: $60,000.00 - $93,750.00 We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below: Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply. The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire 401(k) with 5% company match Bonus eligibility Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time Paid Holidays Wellness Reimbursement Program Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement Fertility and Family Building Benefit Employee Referral program Employee Assistance Program Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM1ODExLjEwNDE3QHBsdWdwb3dlcmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

How this job compares

Set against the 47,893 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–94K/yr
  • New York median$110–157K/yr2,221 salary ranges
  • US median$94–142K/yr24,720 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $77K, is 43% below the New York median midpoint ($135K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,753 open Sales jobs in New York and 47,893 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (27,894 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 9,735 of the 47,893 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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