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BIDS & PROPOSALS ANALYST (BILINGUAL)

 

Company:

VMWARE
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Job Reference Number

14565413

Client ID:

RI/31321BR
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Posted On:

Feb 3 2012

Location:

BALLINCOLLIG, CORK
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Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

DOE
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Benefits:
  • SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
  • SUBSIDISED CANTEEN
  • GYM / GYM MEMBERSHIP
  • CAR PARKING
  • PENSION / PRSA
  • BONUS
  • LIFE ASSURANCE
  • VHI
  • PAID HOLIDAYS
Reporting to the Manager, Bids & Proposals Desk, the Bids and Proposals Analyst will extend support to the EMEA Field Sales Organization, focusing primarily on developing detailed proposals for customers for large, complex software transactions in the EMEA region. Success will be measured in the form of sales productivity whilst maintaining and augmenting best-practices across core disciplines (processes, proposals, and communication).

Role Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate the completion of proposals and tender documents for target accounts agreed upon with Sales Management
  • Generate detailed, focused and compelling customer proposals from a blend of existing and bespoke content
  • Support Field Sales Reps and Partners by answering tender related questions and queries (incl. RFI, RFP, RFQ)
  • Partner with regional management to determine accounts most suitable for unsolicited proposals; provide initial drafts to Field Sales for review
  • Assist with the maintenance and further development of a repository of boilerplate information, content and tender responses (best practice); categorize and reference to GTM needs (e.g. by industry vertical, geography, product family, Partner/Customer level)
  • Partner with Regional PMO to ensure optimal integration of workflow, reporting and proposal automation with CRM
  • Develop internal relationships with Marketing, Deal Desk, Legal and Revenue to ensure general compliance for all materials
  • Understand Corporate Strategic Partnerships and related programs; develop baseline draft proposals that are in keeping with the EMEA GTM and optimize mutual value
Requirements/Competencies:
  • 3-5 years experience in offer management and proposal creation, ideally with exposure to large deals or Enterprise Licensing Agreements (ELA’s)
  • 1-3 years experience in CRM management; SalesForce.Com preferred
  • Strong technical writing skills in English and French or German (other European language beneficial)
  • Attention to detail; strong analytical skills
  • 1-3 years experience in content management or automated proposal systems beneficial (Qvidian)
  • Superior Communication skills – external to Partners and Customers as well as Internal
  • Ability to adapt to change and new programs; self-starter with initiative to create proposals
  • Self-motivated with a penchant for fast-paced deal management
  • Strong understanding of documentation control, diligence and review
  • Strong working understanding and usage of Microsoft Office
  • Strong business acumen
  • Proven Time Management / prioritization skills
  • Field Sales focused; understanding Sales objectives and methodology
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