[Hiring] Proposal Team Leader @Bureau Veritas

Role Description

Responsible for day-to-day management of the proposal team and process. Responsible for the overall coordination and development of customized proposals, statement of qualifications, requests for information, etc. in response to requests for the commercial and government market segments, and the assistance with marketing activities, tradeshow, and conference coordination; and other duties in the Sales/Marketing Department.

• Responsible for handling all aspects of the customized business proposal submittal, including coordination and submittal processes.
• Assignment and delegation of proposals.
• Quality control – the proposal manager is expected to implement a QC program that includes personal review of at least 25% of all proposals shipping.
• Initiating improvements to systems currently in place such as resumes of key personnel, proposal and SOQ boilerplate content, and prior experience profiles, tailored to specific services and business areas.
• Responsible for establishing a set of masters that are approved and match our corporate branding guidelines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management and pipeline reports to ensure stakeholders have visibility in pipelining and anticipated awards.
• Development of relationships with potential teaming partners.
• Serving as main point-of-contact to business development team and handles all aspects of the customized business proposal submittal, coordination, and distribution processes.
• Oversee management of deadlines.
• Preparation & development of proposal development effort by working with Technical Operations to develop appropriate technical responses.
• Ensuring BV’s technical approach and qualifications statement is responsive to clients’ stated goals and needs.
• Positioning BV as the ideal consultant for each opportunity, ensuring compliance with Request For Proposal (RFP) requirements.
• Scheduling and tracking production of proposals/qualifications packages to meet deadlines, including production efforts.
• Manages entry of all key information into vision and our CRM platform by team.
• Planning assembly and delivery of proposal documents to include preparing action lists and timing of tasks to be completed.
• Developing and maintaining government standard form 330 Architect and Engineer qualifications statement.
• Managing project, client, and consultant data in firm-wide databases.
• Responsible for organizing all technical marketing communications material and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Assisting with the formatting, reproduction, and distribution of technical marketing communications material.
• Maintaining clear and accurate attendance, leads and budget records of past events and cost forecasts for upcoming events.
• Preparing marketing literature and convention support materials.
• Attending conventions and trade shows.
• Involved in the development of marketing materials for special projects.
• Protects operations by keeping company information confidential.
• Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs.
• Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
• Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of five years of related experience. In lieu of degree, eight years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software.
• Salesforce experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe CS, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people.
• Time management skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to use hands.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.

Benefits

• Salary range starting at: $75,000+
• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
• Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
• Access to Corporate Discounts