Proposal Specialist

PLUG POWER INC; City of Johnstown (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility and family building benefit

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

PLUG POWER INC. is seeking a Proposal Specialist to contribute to the bids and proposals team. You will ensure RFPs and quotation documents are produced professionally and timely, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders and driving best practices in proposal development.

The role requires strong writing, project management, and layout skills, with 3+ years in a related field. This full-time position offers benefits and growth opportunities within a manufacturing/energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field required.
• 3+ years in a commercial function; manufacturing or energy experience preferred.
• Experience with CRM/Salesforce or proposal/project management tools.

Responsabilités

• Deliver compliant, professional proposals within defined timeframes.
• Coordinate, review, and edit inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Implement scalable workflows, templates, and tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Guide sales teams on persuasive writing and proposal best practices; assist presenting offers.
• Review commercial Terms and Conditions with counsel as needed.
• Manage proposal templates in line with company branding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Proposal writing

Project management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field

Outils

Salesforce

CRM systems

Proposal software

Description du poste

Proposal Specialist

Status: Salaried (Exempt)

Department: Sales

Position Summary: The Proposal Specialist will contribute to the daily operations of the bids and proposals team and ensure request for proposals (RFP) and other quotation documents are returned to prospective customers professionally and in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. This is a full-time position.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes
• Lead the coordination, review, and editing of proposal inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
• Implement scalable workflows, process improvements, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and consistency while driving best practices
• Provide guidance to sales teams and subject matter experts on persuasive writing and proposal best practices; provide support presenting offers
• Review and manage commercial Terms and Conditions requested by customers with counsel
• Commercial document template management in line with company branding
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, engineering, or related field of study.
• Strong acumen in commercial and financial structure.
• 3+ years relevant work history within a commercial function; preferably as part of a manufacturing or energy environment.
• Experience in hydrogen and/or oil & gas a plus.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects in a matrixed environment.
• Developed knowledge of proposal best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools, including CRM, Salesforce, or other related proposal and/or project management software.
• Must be a self-starting, motivated, assertive, and creative individual with excellent follow-through capabilities.
• Skilled with project management.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.

Pay Rate: $60,000.00 - $93,750.00

Benefits

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.
• The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Our employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered. We thrive on innovation by fostering a learning environment that creates new, real-world products and applications.

Join our team as we rapidly expand into key markets like zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and stationary power – Be a part of the climate solution!

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