Sales Proposal Manager

2 weeks ago


Knoxville, United States CareerBuilder Full time

From hand painted signs on walls in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gaining visibility on some of the biggest stages around us, Jones Sign has stood the test of time and embraced innovation since 1910. Jones Sign has grown from a small sign shop to a premier national sign manufacturing company boasting

430,000

square feet of manufacturing space among its 6 manufacturing sites.
We do work for well-known brands and venues and are featured in the spotlights.
From design and permitting to fabrication and installation, our team of more than 500 professional employees are poised to support each other with every project. Our team prides themselves on completion time, delivering on budget, and collaborating from start to finish.
Jones Sign provides opportunity, stability, growth, leadership, and an inspiring culture to those who choose to go after it.
Are you ready to accomplish your vision?
Open to position being remote with the right level of experience.

Job Summary:
The focus of this role is to support the National Sales team via the coordination and administration of sales-related activities to complete requests for proposals. A Proposal Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and engage with multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Accuracy and attention to details are essential. The Proposal Manager works very closely with various internal resources such as Sales, Project Management, Marketing, Estimating, Design, and others while delegating associated tasks to meet deadlines.

Duties & Expectations:
Supports sales executives in each aspect of the sales process from RFP (Request for Proposal) through contract and handoff to the Project Management team.
Reviews, documents, and updates internal teams of new information for bid changes.
Meets with assigned sales executives and Directors, attend customer conference calls as required to understand the scope of work and sales strategy.
Prepares responses to pre-qualification requests as well as updating, organizing and adding information related to all facets of the business, as required, to be used by all Jones staff for marketing and future pre-qualifications.
Reviews, organizes, and processes RFP documents within the required timelines and works with internal departments to obtain all necessary assets to accurately complete required proposal submissions on time.
Review contacts and facilitates contract execution.
Documents and calculates final pricing sheets based on management approvals and direction.
Generates professional proposal documents including cover pages, form letters, bid forms, references, project profiles, etc. to create professional bid packet to be submitted per RFP guidelines.
Manages and performs project handoffs from Sales to Project Management.
Understand and apply company branding and marketing material correctly as it relates to each proposal request.
Ensures that all company processes are correctly executed from start to finish.
Maintains meticulous document files, correspondence, and databases.
Updates company references and referrals on a regular basis.
Assists in the training of new sales executives.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in a related field, such as business administration, marketing, paralegal, etc. is desired.
Bachelors degree in one of these fields a plus.
2-3 years experience in an administrative sales or project management role requiring a high level of detail and follow-up, preferably within the signage industry.
The ideal candidate will possess strong time management, prioritization, analytical, research, mathematics, assertiveness, and accountability skills.
Ability to comprehend numerical and mathematical information, measurements, etc.
Ability to analyze information, track history, changes, and documented strategies.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and written, at all levels of an organization.
Strong computer navigation and typing skills along with the ability to learn and navigate new software.
Experience with but not limited to Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Salesforce.
Demonstrated the ability in managing multiple tasks while meeting assigned deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships and work within a team; demonstrates leadership within a heavily matrixed environment.
Exposure to sales, marketing, legal or any combination thereof is desired.

We are a leading sign company in the U.S. and provide an attractive benefits package:
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Leading Edge Tools & Technology
YMCA Health & Fitness Membership
Education & Advancement Opportunities
Incentive Programs
Charitable Contributions Match
And More

Jones Sign Company is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workplace that promotes a culture of trust, respect, and transparent communication.

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