The Proposal Project Manager I will be responsible for ensuring all requests from Request For Proposals (RFPs), including task delegation, proposal process, and submission to the Sales team are comprehensive. They will manage the proposal process to ensure the final proposal deliverables meet company quality standards and all deliverables on schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments
Produce professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates the organizations value proposition, coordinate proper governance and proposal sign off
Improve proposal writing results by evaluating, recommending, and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and templates from time to time
Review RFPs and ensure the Proposal team is prepared to get all needed details during the initial program meetings with the Sales team
Research and analyze historical data and develop pricing models to support proposal efforts
Develop reports as needed to support analytical and pricing efforts
Initiate process improvements to enhance productivity and accuracy
Manage the coordination and influencing of proposal content to ensure the final proposal deliverables meet quality standards and RFP deadlines
Own the proposal/pricing worksheet content from RFP through customer delivery. Content to include but not limited to, all customer requests from pricing, configuration, compliance matrix.
Review the pricing worksheet and proposal documentation to ensure correct priorities are maintained
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and due dates set by the head of Global Sales
Work with Finance, Sales and other internal teams to create and standardize the ERP pricing worksheets, customer creation and pricing process
Organize reoccurring meetings with the Digital services team and begin creating processes for billing/service tracking for advertising and 3rd party apps
Organize reoccurring meetings with the Content team to discuss CSAs and billing/service tracking
May participate as an active member of the contract writing or negotiating team
Requirements
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
1-3+ years of experience within a sales environment
Experience with supporting sales operations
1+ years of experience with creating or editing proposals
Technically astute in understanding electrical and mechanical systems
Experience working with CRM and ERP systems, D365 highly preferred
Experience with proposal updates
Excellent attention to detail
Experience in technical writing
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $57,700 to $69,300 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
Discretionary bonus program
Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown