Proposal Manager (Remote) Jobs

General Information
Location: Princeton, NJ
Organization: Research Solutions
Job Type: Full Time - Regular
Description And Requirements
JOB SUMMARY:
Collaborates with the Business Development team in the winning of business to achieve agreed sales targets. Responsible for preparing high quality, customer-focused domestic and global proposals. This responsibility includes preparing the text for proposals, project budgets, change orders, RFI’s, RFP’s, re-bids, and related documents for approval. Manages proposal development process, sources proposal content from Operations, Project Management, Business Development and Sr. Management and ensures consistency, quality and timeliness of proposal submissions.
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, business management, or other related field preferred

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience at a CRO or services-based company preferred
• Excellent follow-through skills and the willingness to take ownership of assignments
• Ability to coordinate activities focused on the preparation, production and publication of sensitive documents
• Experience with SalesForce.com
• Possess strong interpersonal skills (professional, customer service driven) with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members involved in proposal generation activities
• Ability to prepare and interpret budgets
• Possess strong listening, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years of relevant experience in proposal and contract development, working with and managing proposal activities OR 3+ years of sales management/business development experience, or other comparable combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel and Windows based e-mail systems preferred
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Conducts proposal status meetings as needed
• Ensures accurate information is included in tracking reports (specifically CRM)
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position
• Works with the Director, Proposal Management on process improvements and streamlining of the proposal process
• Responsible for preparation, review and finalization of domestic and global proposals/budgets: preparing proposal text and customizing all documents to accurately reflect services to be provided
• Drives consistency, efficiency and identification of best practices in the development of proposals
• Responsible for identifying discrepancies in client information
• Takes a prominent role in a dedicated team to ensure consistency in approach, metrics and format
• Communicates customer requirements to internal stakeholders such as Operations, Project Management and Finance and solicits input from stakeholders for proposal generation
• Participates in the development of department procedures and processes
• Conducts analysis of proposal cost drivers to realize potential savings and costing sheet updates
• Available for travel to channel partners such as CRO vendors
• Participates in bid defense preparation and bid defenses as needed
• Performs quality control edits on all documents
• Updates and maintains corporate customer database (CRM) as required and develop RFx document library
• Creates, reviews, maintains and revises proposal templates and procedural documents as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
• Participates in resource calls with clients to support proposal development and negotiation activities
• Reviews and oversees the finalization of documents and distributions to internal departments for final review and official submission to customer

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5% - 10%
WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health and to help them make the most of their future.

• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time

Expected annual base salary range: $55,400 to $77,500
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WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, reprisal or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal, state or local law.