proposal-writer — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
SaferSkills independently audited proposal-writer (Agent Skill) and scored it 100/100 (green). The audit ran 55 deterministic rules across Security, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Transparency, and Community; it found 0 high-severity and 0 lower-severity findings. The full rule-by-rule trace and per-finding evidence are below. Free, methodology-open.
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Strategic expertise for crafting winning sales proposals, pricing presentations, and RFP responses that close deals.
Great proposals don't describe your product. They describe your buyer's future success.
The best sales proposals:
When invoked, apply the guidelines in rules/ organized by:
structure-* — Proposal architecture, components, flowexecutive-* — Executive summary, C-level communicationpricing-* — Pricing presentation, anchoring, packagingsow-* — Statement of Work, deliverables, timelinesrfp-* — RFP response strategy, compliance, win themesdesign-* — Formatting, layout, visual hierarchystrategy-* — Competitive positioning, follow-up, negotiation ┌─────────────────┐
│ Executive │ ← Why this matters (1 page)
│ Summary │
├─────────────────┤
│ Solution & │ ← How we solve it (2-3 pages)
│ Approach │
├─────────────────┤
│ Investment & │ ← What it costs (1-2 pages)
│ Timeline │
├─────────────────┤
│ Proof & │ ← Why trust us (1-2 pages)
│ Credibility │
└─────────────────┘| Type | Purpose | Length | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Pager | Early qualification | 1 page | Same day |
| Solution Brief | Mid-funnel engagement | 3-5 pages | 2-3 days |
| Full Proposal | Final presentation | 8-15 pages | 5-10 days |
| RFP Response | Formal bid | Variable | Per deadline |
| SOW | Contract scope | 3-10 pages | Post-verbal |
Every proposal section should CLOSE:
| Element | Purpose | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Value Summary | Anchor on ROI before price | Before pricing |
| Investment Options | Give control, not ultimatum | 2-3 tiers |
| Package Comparison | Make preferred option obvious | Side-by-side table |
| Terms & Conditions | Reduce friction | After pricing |
| Next Steps | Create momentum | Final section |
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PROPOSAL SUCCESS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 40% — Relationship & access (built before proposal) │
│ 25% — Solution fit (do you solve the problem?) │
│ 20% — Presentation (is it compelling and clear?) │
│ 15% — Pricing (is it defensible and competitive?) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘| Component | Required | Purpose | Common Mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Page | Yes | First impression, branding | Generic, no personalization |
| Executive Summary | Yes | Decision-maker snapshot | Too long, feature-focused |
| Understanding | Yes | Prove you listened | Assumptions, not discovery |
| Solution Overview | Yes | What you propose | Feature dump |
| Approach/Methodology | Depends | How you'll do it | Too technical |
| Timeline | Yes | When they get value | Unrealistic dates |
| Investment | Yes | Total cost of ownership | Hidden costs surface later |
| Team/About Us | Optional | Build confidence | Self-congratulatory |
| Case Studies | Recommended | Social proof | Irrelevant industry |
| Terms & Conditions | Yes | Protect both parties | Buried gotchas |
| Next Steps | Yes | Drive action | Vague, no urgency |
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