Manager - Proposal Development

WESCO; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Manager - Proposal Development (PDM) in Bracknell to lead the Proposal Development team, drive scope of work creation, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions that meet customer expectations.

You will coordinate with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to develop proposals, analyze profitability, and embed best practices across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years proposal/sales writing experience
• 3+ project management and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and strong written communication including proofreading/editing
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Detail oriented with diligent follow through
• Ability to build strong business relationships across functions
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; TEAMS and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Develops best practices and departmental efficiencies across the team.
• Leads, supervises and reviews work of Proposal Development Specialists.
• Schedules and hosts meetings with senior Sales and Finance to formulate proforma analyses of large, complex projects.
• Coordinates with senior Operations, Inventory Management, and Sales to resolve post-implementation conflicts between customer expectations and Wesco capabilities.
• Leads status review meetings to ensure timelines are met and stakeholders are aligned.
• Serves as project manager and central point of contact for assigned proposal opportunities.
• Works with Sales and Operations to prepare and submit proposals/scopes of work.
• Partners with subject matter experts to develop and convey project assumptions and the overall proposal offering.
• Establishes priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
• Facilitates cross-functional kickoff and updates, guiding timelines.

Skills

Proposal writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral & written communication

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

TEAMS & SharePoint

Sales/Marketing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Manager - Proposal Development (PDM), you will be responsible for managing the creation of appropriate scope of work/proposals, collaborating with subject matter experts and directing work of the internal Proposal Development team with the goal of increasing profitable revenue growth. You will review, approve and submit final product, ensuring it exceeds customer expectations and is submitted within company guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develops best practices and departmental efficiencies and ensures execution across team.
• Leads, supervises and reviews work of Proposal Development Specialists.
• Schedules and hosts meetings with senior Sales and Finance management to formulate proforma analyses of large, complex projects that comply with Wesco's market strategy and profitability guidelines.
• Coordinates and hosts meetings with senior Operations, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Services, and Sales leaders to find resolution to post-implementation conflicts between customer expectations and Wesco capabilities.
• Leads status review meetings, providing guidance and ensuring all stakeholders are on track and timelines are met.
• Serves as project manager and central point of contact for assigned proposal opportunities.
• Works with Sales and Operations to prepare and submit of proposals/scopes of work.
• Partners with internal subject matter experts to develop and convey project assumptions, and overall proposal offering.
• Establishes priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
• Facilitates cross-functional kick-off, status update, and approval conference calls, providing guidance and ensuring project timelines are met.
• Identifies response requirements, delegates to subject matter experts and Proposal Development Specialists, researching and providing relevant information for proposal responses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree – or equivalent work experience
• 4 - 6 years proposal/sales writing
• 3+ project management and collaboration skills in a high volume or fast paced environment
• Excellent oral communication skills accompanied by strong written communication skills, including original composition proofreading, and editing
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with diligent follow through
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Proficient in Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as TEAMS and SharePoint
• 4 years distributor sales and marketing experience preferred
• Experience in a business to business setting in a sales or operations support role preferred

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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.