Proposal Manager - Government RFPs

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional government RFP response professional to join our team as a Proposal Manager. You will play a critical role responsible for leading cross-functional teams within the organization to create and gather necessary information, coordinate efforts, and ensure a successful RFP response for US and Canadian Government prospects and clients.

What You'll Do

Working out of a Smartsheet queue:

• Develop and drive a response strategy that aligns with the commercial organization's goals and objectives. This includes understanding the client's needs and our fit, assessing the competition, and identifying our unique value proposition.
• Lead cross-functional teams to gather the information and resources for on-time completion of each bid, ensuring cohesion and consistency in voice and messaging to prospective client.
• Create detailed proposal plans that outline the timeline, milestones, responsibilities, and resources required, ensuring all aspects of the RFP are addressed in a compliant and systematic manner.
• Write, edit, and review proposal content to ensure message is appropriate, clear, concise, and compelling to Government procurement teams. This involves drafting executive summaries, response sections, required forms, and other relevant information.
• Organize and maintain Responsive repository of bid-related Q&A pairs, and documents including past proposals, templates, and attachments to facilitate efficient future bids.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience preferred (2 years minimum sales proposal experience). Previous experience writing for Government bids or sales materials strongly preferred. Fleet experience a plus.
• Prior experience with business and/or persuasive writing.
• Project Management (basic skills): identifies key tasks and required deliverables, establishes timelines, engages others as appropriate, and manages status of work to ensure overall objectives are met. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and details simultaneously in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, environment.
• Written Communication: Expresses ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct documents. Utilizes language and terminology that the reader will understand.
• Verbal Communication: Understands audience needs; reads reactions and adjusts appropriately. Articulate; conveys information in a clear, concise, and confident manner.
• Builds Strong Working Relationships: Builds and maintains productive working relationships based on mutual trust at all levels in the organization. Solicits, considers and appropriately incorporates perspectives from others. Proactively communicates and engages all critical constituents. Always follows through on commitments.
• Critical Thinking: obtains and effectively analyzes data, identifies trend/issues, solicits input, looks at all perspectives, reaches logical decisions or recommendations and acts quickly to implement solutions.
• Collaboration and Partnering: Leads by example to create an environment of collaboration; encourages cooperation and teamwork and models professional behaviors. Collaborates with others across the organization to provide the best solutions. Develops and maintains a network of internal resources across functions.
• Proficiency in various MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: College/University degree preferred

Location: Hopkins, MN

The hiring base salary range for this position is $60,400 - $83,100 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What's in it for You
* A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
* Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
* Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans' status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744.

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