Proposal Manager

SYNNEX; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNNEX seeks a Proposal Manager to lead the proposal process, ensuring inclusivity and collaboration with diverse teams. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with the ability to manage strategic actions towards successful contract awards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in proposal development, thriving in a dynamic environment focused on building diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Career Development Programs

Life Empowerment Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Internal Communities and Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in proposal development.
• Knowledgeable in capture and lifecycle process.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid strategies, pricing, and proposal production.
• Schedule and conduct proposal kick-off meetings.
• Produce compliant and competitive proposal volumes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role:

The Proposal Manager works under the direction of the Senior Proposal Manager to identify the resources required to pursue contract opportunities, oversee bid strategies, pricing, teaming, and proposal production. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The successful candidate will manage the transition from the business opportunity to proposal development to award, ensuring an inclusive approach throughout the process.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with DLT Sales, Technology Vendors, and Partners to seek and identify strategic opportunities; and position DLT and the Partner network for net new contract awards, valuing diverse perspectives.

• Work with Stakeholders to define win strategies, competitive assessments, and pricing strategy discussions, while preparing and completing strategic action plans, ROI, and risk assessments that consider various viewpoints.

• Schedule and conduct capture/proposal kick-off meetings, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued.

• Produce well-written, compliant, and competitive volumes/slides incorporating win themes, discriminators, and opportunity insights, ensuring accessibility and clarity for all audiences.

• Coordinate and lead proposal events such as strategy meetings, pricing meetings, color team reviews, etc., promoting collaboration and inclusivity.

• Communicate activities and opportunities to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and open lines of communication.

• Other related duties as assigned, with an emphasis on adaptability and teamwork.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in proposal development, with a focus on fostering inclusive practices.

• Knowledgeable in the capture and lifecycle process, with an understanding of how diverse teams contribute to success.

• Highly motivated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills to individuals and groups, internally and externally, respecting diverse communication styles.

• Strong negotiation skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and mutual understanding.

• Strong writing skills to include the development of content that exceeds solicitation requirements while incorporating key win themes, ensuring clarity for all stakeholders.

• Strong proficiency with office automation tools, including MS Office, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment, embracing change and diversity.

• Proven track record of success in inclusive team settings.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on short- and long-range goals, considering the impact on all team members.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives in finding solutions.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, valuing input from a variety of sources.

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a collaborative environment.

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Key Skills

Communication, Developing Proposals, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TD SYNNEX is an E-Verify company