Business Unit Sales Coordinator

CBRE Local UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated facilities management is seeking a Business Unit Sales Coordinator to support their Midlands team. This multifaceted role centers on providing sales support, managing proposals, and ensuring high-quality communication and organization. The ideal candidate is proactive and possesses strong writing skills, essential for creating engaging materials and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Team player with networking skills.
• Experience in writing from previous roles or education.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support to the Midlands Business Unit.
• Assist in proposal writing and documentation.
• Collaboration with BDM, BUL, and Bid Manager for client engagements.

Skills

Organisation

Administration

Creativity

Proactivity

Communication

Education

Writing experience

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is e a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. The GWS Local business serves many single-asset and localised portfolio clients across the globe. We deliver locally led solutions powered by operational excellence, deep expertise in the self-delivery of technical and hard services, and the highest standards of client care.

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realise your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business Unit Sales Coordinator (BUSC) is a fantastic role to immerse yourself in our business, gain experience and drive the next steps you want to take in your career.

The role is suited for someone organised who enjoys working in a fast-paced team, has a creative mindset, enjoys writing, is proactive and can multitask. It requires strong organisation and administration skills.

The main feature of this role is to provide sales support to our Midlands Business Unit. It is an integral multifunctional role in the Business Unit and works closely with the Business Development Manager (BDM), Business Unit Leader (BUL) and the Bid Manager. The BUSC works across the steps of the sales process where you will assist in the writing and production of bespoke and winning proposals.

80% of a BUSC's time is spent on sales activities and 20% on operational activities, supporting the Business Unit Leader with admin support to the Business Unit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Attracting Clients:

• Create Information packs on prospective clients by conducting research and due diligence
• Assist with preparation of materials for presentations
• Work with the BDM, BUL and Bid Manager to organise and attend client events, industry events and networking events.

Bid and Proposal Process

• Complete requests for information (RFI) questionnaires as requested and keep the BDM up to date on progress
• Work closely with the BDM and Bid Manager to manage and run organisation of the proposal process from initiation to submission
• Planning, structuring and writing responses to proposal questions.
• Liaising with subcontractors to request quotes
• Ensuring final documents are of the highest quality through creativity, design, editing and proof reading.

Networking and Collaboration

• Collaborate and networking with BUSC's and Bid Managers across the business
• Attend monthly BUSC meetings and share best practice
• Build great relationships with operational managers and support functions

Business Unit Support

Provide administrative support to the business unit management and contract support teams to include:

• Preparing and issuing reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Organise and co-ordinate team and contract review meetings
• When required, attend and take notes from meetings and ensure follow up action is undertaken

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• You are a team player with the ability to network and develop good working relationships with colleagues
• An ideal candidate is energetic, proactive and able to prioritise tasks so you can manage tight deadlines independently.
  
• A great BUSC has the drive and determination to complete work effectively on time and displays the desire to continuously learn and develop.
• You should have some past writing experience such as college, university or from previous roles.
• You are a good communicator with strong planning skills. You like to stay organised and can manage multiple deadlines across multiple stakeholders.