About

• Direct Travel is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and experienced Senior
• Pursuit Writer to join our team. In this role, the Senior Pursuit Writer will
• provide RFP support to maximize new business and client renewals for both
• domestic and global bid opportunities.  

• We are looking for a passionate and ambitious storyteller who can embrace this
• role and join a fast-paced team focused on providing value to our prospects and
• clients by crafting the ultimate Direct Travel experience.  

• Expedition Expectations  

• * Independently support the development, production and submission of all bid
• opportunities including responses to RFIs, RFPs and open-ended invitations to
• bid on travel management solutions. 
• * Gather relevant and sellable information; evaluate and edit existing
• verbiage; create new proposal language; and solicit contributions from
• appropriate areas within the company to be used for compelling bid responses.
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• * Develop and create high-quality, message-driven documents, including
• executive summaries, commitment letters and custom proposals.  
• * Develop clear, unique, and powerful strategies to support unique
• client-driven deliverables.  
• * Interface closely with Sales and Account Management teams, and coordinate
• with key decision makers to determine concept, strategy and timeline for each
• bid opportunity.  
• * Manage the production, shipping and management of all RFP deliverables. 
• * Provide editing, proofing and graphic design support. 
• * Provide team support for initiatives outside the bid process, including but
• not limited to: website content, client communications, white papers and
• press releases.
• * Actively and independently maintain job knowledge by participating in
• educational opportunities and maintaining professional networks.

• Passport to Success 

• Technical Experience/Education 

• * A minimum of 5 years of proposal writing experience (business travel
• industry, preferred). 
• * Experience with proposal automation software (Loopio, preferred).
• * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required) and Microsoft Office
• (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• * Clear understanding of market landscape (including, but not
• limited to: competing TMCs, industry suppliers, fundamental knowledge of
• industry technology).
• * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or a related
• discipline.

• General Attributes 

• * Excellent writing skills are essential to this position. Candidate must
• submit a minimum of three (3) original writing samples.
• * Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• * Creative and articulate with superior attention to detail. 
• * Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multitask in a
• fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
• * Positive, proactive individual and cross-functional partner who can easily
• collaborate with the team and multiple departments. 

• Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel! 

• As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world,
• Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry,
• including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events.
• Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are
• rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our
• vision for The Perfect Trip. This is your opportunity to grow your career and be
• part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service
• excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next,
• we’d love for you to join us! 

• Benefits Onboard  

• In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an
• employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes
• Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.  

• Our Brand Voyage: About Direct Travel 

• Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By
• leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct
• Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in
• terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost
• savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve
• Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices
• in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel
• on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com
• [https://www.dt.com/].  

• Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer 

• If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable
• moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume
• for consideration at Direct Travel. 

• #LI-Remote

• Qualifications

• Passport to Success 

• Technical Experience/Education 

• * A minimum of 5 years of proposal writing experience (business travel
• industry, preferred). 
• * Experience with proposal automation software (Loopio, preferred).
• * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required) and Microsoft Office
• (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• * Clear understanding of market landscape (including, but not
• limited to: competing TMCs, industry suppliers, fundamental knowledge of
• industry technology).
• * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or a related
• discipline.

• General Attributes 

• * Excellent writing skills are essential to this position. Candidate must
• submit a minimum of three (3) original writing samples.
• * Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• * Creative and articulate with superior attention to detail. 
• * Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multitask in a
• fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
• * Positive, proactive individual and cross-functional partner who can easily
• collaborate with the team and multiple departments.