Overview

This position is responsible for supporting strategic RFP responses and enhancing the overarching OVG360 value proposition and capabilities to support the sales team and drive business wins. This position will support the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), sales materials and other presentations. Success in the role requires an organized self starter and collaborator who has the ability to independently manage multiple projects from start to finish.

This role will pay a salary of $75,000 to $90,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Responsibilities

• Support projects within the OVG360 Business Development department, including overseeing the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations
(RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), presentations and other documents describing organizational products and services in response to request from prospective clients for the pursuit of new business and client retention
• Lead proposal kickoff and debrief meetings, as well as prepare detailed proposal plans, schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices for all phases of proposal development
• Manage and meet proposal deadlines by establishing project priorities and due dates (leveraging Smartsheets)
• Monitor proposal content to ensure compliance to RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, and technical requirements
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure content is complete, accurate, and maximizes business opportunities
• Oversee presentation process including coordination of prep meetings and on-site presentation management; securing and coordinating with 3rd-party vendors as applicable
• Capable of communicating escalating issues arising from operations and requiring further coordination with other departments
• Collaborate closely with department heads and subject matter experts to gather, organize, and categorize relevant information

Proposal Writing:
• Provide writing guidance to authors and ensure proposals are clear and concise
• Strong aptitude for improving organization, flow, readability, completeness, and clarity of proposals

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major course work in
Marketing, Business, Communications or related field required

• 3 plus years of managing and leading people/teams
• Minimum of 4-6 years in RFP response development, project management, sale & marketing operations development in national sales, environmental, government, consulting or assembly management services environment
• Highly developed verbal and written communications skills; must have a thorough understanding of grammar and strong copy writing/editing skills
• Proficiency in Salesforce, word processing and related applications, including Smartsheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sharepoint and Internet research
• Ability to work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment
• Ability to manage a team encompassing varying disciplines
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours and travel as needed
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignment