Manager-Proposal Strategy/Bid Management
As a core engine powering the GCS business and its colleagues, the Commercial Onboarding Services (COS) team plays a critical role in delivering best-in-class, revenue-enabling services and capabilities across the customer lifecycle. Within COS, the Client Solutioning team brings strategic focus to the early and most critical stages of the sales and account development lifecycle—supporting both prospective and existing customers through specialized content, streamlined services, and high-touch solutioning. The Manager, Proposal Strategy/Bid Management is a seasoned professional who provides consultative partnership to GCS Sales and Client Management. This role leads the development of high-impact Request for Proposal (RFP) responses and client presentations across the lifecycle (acquisition, expansion, cross-sell, and retention). This position is responsible for shaping and executing winning proposal strategies that clearly articulate GCS value and competitive differentiation. The role requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate moderately complex, variable situations by balancing multiple inputs and priorities. The Manager regularly demonstrates leadership within project teams, contributes to coaching and onboarding new colleagues, and operates with a high degree of collaboration and influence. This is a non-client-facing role reporting to the Proposals & Custom Content Enablement Director (U.S.-based) and working Pacific business hours year around. At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site. American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. Apply To This Job