Proposal Manager III

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$88K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in a specialized functional discipline, or equivalent experience without a degree.
  • 3 years of experience with a Master's degree may be considered.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical details to senior leadership.
  • Proven experience in managing proposal development in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the proposal development process from kickoff to submission.
  • Work with the Sales Team to assess opportunities and make bid/no-bid decisions.
  • Collaborate with various departments to find optimal solutions for customer needs.
  • Develop response strategies in tandem with Sales and Product Management.
  • Lead review sessions with Senior Leadership for proposal approvals.
  • Support customers and sales staff by applying technical and sales knowledge.
  • Analyze feedback from past proposals to enhance future submissions.

Benefits

  • Immediate access to Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K plan with 100% immediate vesting.
  • Opportunity for a 9X80 compressed work schedule.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
  • Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year.
  • 8 weeks of fully paid family leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Proposal Manager III is responsible for leading and managing the full lifecycle of proposal development, from opportunity kickoff through final submission. This role ensures compliance with customers requirements, drives cross-functional collaboration, manages schedules and resources, and delivers high quality, competitive proposals on time. The Proposal Manager III will serve as the central point of contact, balancing strategic inputs to create compelling proposals that align with company objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the proposal development process, including planning, organizing, and coordinating efforts across various departments to meet proposal deadlines
  • Liaise with the Sales Team to collect opportunity information and conduct bid/no-bid meetings to allow wider business to determine whether to pursue an opportunity
  • Collaborate with other department groups within the company and third parties to find the best product and service solutions to satisfy customer requirements
  • Determine proposal response strategy with Sales and Product Management
  • Coordinate and lead reviews with Senior Leadership to gain approval to submit the proposal
  • Apply technical and sales knowledge in direct support to customers and internal sales force while maintaining a positive message
  • Clearly and concisely communicate technical and commercial information to senior leadership
  • Analyze past proposals and gather feedback to improve future submissions. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in proposal management


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or Engineering
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (9) nine years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. OR (3) three years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.


Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:
  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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