Proposal Manager
Proposal Managers support the sales organization throughout the proposal process; identification, qualification, and response represent equally important stages for an ideal Proposal Manager. Proposal Managers leverage previous responses and templates while coordinating and soliciting input from cross-functional teams to develop winning proposals. Proposal Managers synthesize a variety of inputs to develop compelling, winning proposals.
What you'll do:
•Managing Request for Proposals across a variety of markets and products
•Managing projects with Diverse Cross-Functional Teams
•(legal, product, sales, services, etc.)
•Perform initial RFP Analysis and recommend bid/no-bid decision
•Respond to RFPs within self-imposed deadlines through the assessment of requirements, utilization and coordination of resources, and task prioritization
•Ability to complete RFPs with minimal supervision
•Maintain and Update Response Library
•Maintain and Update Vendor Registrations in Coordination with Legal Department
•Support Contract Renewals in Coordination with Renewals Team
Essential Functions:
•Proofreading and editing
•Writing
•Knowledge of Word including the use of styles and formatting tools
•Knowledge of Acrobat – to include editing and completing forms
Who you are:
•Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
•3-5 years' experience in RFP/Sales Operations role
•Proven track record of managing and winning RFx activities for the state/local/federal government
•Demonstrated expertise in all facets of proposal development lifecycle
Candidate Will Be Measured On:
•Win rate on submitted proposals
•Consistency in meeting and beating deadlines
•Timeliness in identifying the qualified new opportunities
Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.