[Hiring] Event Proposal Manager @Maritz

Role Description

The Event Proposal Manager collaborates with Sales to craft unique solutions for business opportunities. Leads the creation of a solution deliverable including pricing and highly customized content.

• 60% - STRATEGY, CREATION & EXECUTION:
  • Collaborates with other subject matter experts as the lead across all functional areas to create the best strategic response to client RFP (Request for Proposal).
  • Performs client research to ensure a competitive edge to the response.
  • Constructs timeline and sets up continuous touch points during the proposal process.
  • Collects input from many sources and creates a persuasive and powerful proposal response.
  • Leads the presale team in more complex and strategic client requests that require integrating multiple functional areas and possibly other Maritz business units or vendors.
  • Integrates industry, technical and product/service expertise for a more comprehensive proposal response.
  • Helps to expand Experience Design strategies within the pre-sale team.
• 20% - BUDGET, PRICING & CONTRACTING:
  • Develops an accurate budget and verifies profitability guidelines are met and correct cost/labor is applied.
  • Works closely with Finance to determine the pricing methodology.
  • Develops client contracts, including ATPs (Authorization to Proceed) and SOWs (Statements of Work), for sold client business.
• 20% - PRODUCT OFFERING & INDUSTRY EXPERTISE:
  • Continuously maintains knowledge and expertise of new processes, technology and service offerings within the Company, and applicable industry trends or innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience required.
• 7 plus years of experience in related professional field required.
• Experience in a project management role dealing with services is preferred; or similar Maritz experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and strategic leadership skills.
• Solution oriented person; familiarity and understanding of strategy development preferred.
• Strong understanding of Maritz products, services, operations, and overall approach to business preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with an ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
• Professional written and oral communications skills with proven ability to present strategic recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• This position has no direct reports.
• This is a virtual role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!