Proposal/Sales Operations Manager

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a proactive Proposal/Sales Operations Manager to join their Advanced Manufacturing Sales team in Dallas. The successful candidate will lead bid teams, develop compelling sales materials, and foster client relationships to achieve high-impact outcomes aligned with the company's growth strategies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in managing complex sales projects effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in sales or proposal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid teams and manage delivery of sales documents.
• Develop high-quality response documents for client opportunities.
• Drive improvement in the sales process.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SalesForce

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$117,200.00/yr - $153,900.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our advanced manufacturing business includes Jacobs’ highly advanced design and engineering in the data centers, electric vehicles and specialized manufacturing markets – deployed through a global integrated delivery platform. We dream big. We innovate at speed. We remain accountable for end-to-end delivery. And we always find a way, however ‘impossible’ the challenge. Yet it’s pragmatism and expertise that keeps us on track, guided by the highest standards and united by a laser-like dedication to solve our clients’ problems.

Start your career at Jacobs, with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We have an immediate requirement for an experienced Sales Operations / Proposal Manager to join our Advanced Manufacturing Sales team. Our ideal candidate will be a talented, highly motivated, and proactive individual. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a high-performing team. They will be able to think big picture, work cross-functionally, and effectively manage multiple priorities. Previous sales and proposal experience is essential including a proven ability to lead successful bid teams on complex, multi-million projects.

Your Impact

The Sales Operations/Proposal Manager is responsible for strategically applying Jacobs’ sales work process to high-impact pursuits that align with the company’s growth objectives. You collaborate closely with the Sales Lead and Capture Manager or Operations team to shape compelling, differentiated value propositions that strengthen the client’s competitive position. You actively leverage Jacobs’ global network to surface and integrate unique capabilities and resources. With a focus on excellence and alignment, you organize, lead, and motivate multidiscipline pursuit teams to deliver strategic, client-focused sales materials.

What You Will Work On

The primary responsibility o this role is to drive the disciplined application of our sales process (1) develop and advance client relationships before opportunity identification; (2) strategically position us for specific opportunities; and (3) develop high-quality opportunity-specific response documents with competitive and compelling sales messages to satisfy client business goals.

• Form and lead bid teams, look out for the team’s welfare, establish the right behaviors, and create a high-performing bid team for successful delivery.
• Support strategic positioning for specific opportunities.
• Support Sales Leads and Operations in key Opening Game Business Development activities, e.g., client, competitor, and market research, development of Client Strategies, participation in 101s, development of
• Executive Summaries and White Papers.
• Actively work with sales and operations to develop and implement Middle Game action plan, e.g., document due diligence in the project brief, develop Win Plan, SWOT analysis, and Executive Summary, conduct Go/No Go and strategy review, identify execution team.
• Translate the winning strategy into critical themes and produce compelling sales documents utilizing benefits statements, graphics, and proofs.
• Plan, organize, and direct all elements of qualification and tender responses, e.g., analyze client request, develop response plan (B&P budget, response team, compliance check-list, response outline, schedule), initiate Go/No Go, conduct kick-off meeting, manage and work with the team to develop response sections, refine Executive Summary, conduct in-progress reviews, schedule Pricing Reviews, ensure on-time delivery of the response, Identify, manage and communicating bid risks.
• Ensure that all sales documents comply with our corporate branding and client confidentiality requirements.
• Develop and maintain qualification materials, including project descriptions, experience matrices/overviews, safety and quality statistics, capability statements, etc. Specifically, work with Operations to capture and develop performance proofs and client testimonials.
• Provide high-level document and presentation formatting/design for proposals, presentations, resumes, advertisements, brochures, banners, tradeshow materials, and other marketing & sales support collateral.
• Develop an understanding of our corporate, global, regional, and office qualifications, including technical, managerial, commercial, and competitive differentiators.
• Be an informed team member; stay abreast of our client’s business challenges, best practices, innovation, trends, and new approaches which align with our growth strategy, ensuring you can be a provocateur of thought.
• Drive continual improvement within the sales process.
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experienced in working within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to establish and meet deadlines/budgets.
• Strong organizational, management, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills to lead meetings and build relationships across operational and sales teams.
• Proactive, self-motivator.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with Adobe products
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in SalesForce and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience marketing professional services to the technology, electronics, data center and/or manufacturing industries
• Experience working at a multinational company or company with international operations
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

117,200.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

153,900.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $117,200.00 to $153,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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