Senior Proposal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Hampshire.

📋 Description

• Act as the team leader for the RFP Team

• Oversee the creation of clear and comprehensive proposals

• Direct complex proposal initiatives

• Facilitate contributions from various departments

• Craft responses that meet client requirements while positioning Connection for new business opportunities

• Manage proposal projects from initial receipt to final submission

• Collaborate with Sales, Services, Finance, Legal, and Marketing teams

• Provide accurate, customized responses under tight deadlines and often with limited preparation time

• Assist the manager in the daily supervision and mentoring of the RFP and Forms teams

• Prepare requests for proposals, information, pricing proposals, and other related documents

• Maintain a library of reusable content

• Ensure the quality and consistency of documents

• Identify potential issues in RFP terms and conditions

• Write, edit, and compile proposal content

• Gather input from various departments to create comprehensive responses tailored to client needs, industry standards, and submission requirements

• Ensure each response presents a cohesive narrative and positions Connection positively

• Provide support for small to mid-sized deals as necessary

• Onboard new team members through mentoring, resource sharing, and coordination of training

• Organize screen-sharing sessions and group training

• Maintain and enhance the RFP database and library of reusable proposal content

• Recommend, implement, and oversee improvements to content

• Follow up on wins and losses, capturing lessons learned through metrics

• Report results and publish RFP metrics

• Maintain files and logs for completed and pending consultant questionnaires

• Process client and supplier forms

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• The employer cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa

• Advanced understanding of the request for proposals (RFP) process

• Capability to write effective proposals

• Familiarity with Connection’s organizational structure and business practices

• Experience with RFP submission portals

• Knowledge of reverse auctions

• Awareness of IT product offerings and verticals

• Strong business acumen

• Ability to synthesize information across the organization

• Supportive mentoring abilities

• Capacity to train and guide team members on a daily basis

• Proactive, results-oriented teamwork approach

• Evident customer focus

• Exceptional communication skills

• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization, including senior management

• Outstanding writing abilities

• Skill in developing proposals that emphasize requirements and position Connection favorably

• Unfaltering attention to detail

• Excellent prioritization and organizational capabilities

• Flexibility to complete time-sensitive deliverables for internal and external stakeholders

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Strong multitasking, research, and analytical skills

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 401k plans

• Health insurance

• Complimentary therapy sessions

• Mental health coaching and resources

• Access to meditation tools

• Generous paid time off package

• Vacation days

• Sick leave

• Wellness Time Off days

• Volunteer Time Off days