Proposal Manager - Meriden, United States - TrueSource Consulting LLC

TrueSource Consulting LLC
TrueSource Consulting LLC
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Meriden, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

My esteemed client is searching for an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development, coordination, and submittal of complex technical commercial proposals.


In this
on-site position, you will work with various departments throughout the company, from Sales to Engineering, to Provide inside-sales support to field sales team and customers requesting technical commercial quotations for products and services.


You will be responsible for coordinating resources and preparing the final proposals, including the drafting, writing, editing, and proofreading of the proposal to ensure it is in compliance with internal processes and client requirements.

Key skills include ability the to absorb and retain technical product knowledge.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Participate in strategic planning that includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying
- customer concerns and key issues, analyzing competitive aspects, developing proposal strategies and themes for win strategies

  • Draft, write, edit, proofread proposal to ensure compliance with technical and customer requirements
  • Develop proposal management plan including schedule
  • Schedule and run proposal kickoff meetings; facilitate key review meetings; coordinate document production and delivery of final professional proposal within customer deadlines
  • Assemble, coordinate, and manage necessary resources to support the proposal requirements
  • Develop proposal compliance matrix; integrate technical and cost information; meet and fulfill customer requirements through proposal development
  • Work closely and strongly with a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contribution from sales, engineering, physics teams, finance, legal, product management, and marketing
  • Utilize Excel to prepare basic financial evaluations/analysis on discounts & margins for proposal pricing
  • Manage internal and external customer relationships and maintain strong communication and response, handling issues appropriately and in a timely manner

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage a challenging workload when faced with changing
priorities, and meet deadlines

  • Solid organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, attention to detail, and followup
  • Good communication skills

AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Solid knowledge of RFP/RFQ and proposal process

At least one year of proposal management experience


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in a business, technical or science field

  • Ability to absorb and retain technical product knowledge
  • Sense of urgency, ownership and commitment to meeting internal & external customer needs
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Solid skills in MicroSoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working with SalesForce or similar CRM tool
  • Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems

Pay:
$90, $100,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have solid knowledge of RFP/RFQ and proposal processes?

Experience:

- proposal management: 1 year (required)


Ability to Relocate:

  • Meriden, CT 06450: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Meriden, CT 06450

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