Job Information
Fusion Risk Management Contract Associate Sales Project Manager in US, United States
This is a contract role with the potential for a full time offer at the end with an initial 6 month trial period. The hours will be 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central, Monday – Friday
The Role
The major responsibility of the Contract Associate Sales Project Manager is to synchronize Fusion's efforts in responding to prospect and customer Request for Proposals (RFPs). The Contract Associate Sales Project Manager will draft, review and execute RFP responses. The Contract Associate Sales Project Manager will work cross-functionally with a team of contributors from the Revenue, Services, Product, Security, Legal, and Finance Departments to coordinate responses to these RFPs.
Work with defined cross-functional groups to review RFPs, understand customer needs and develop strategy for the proposal response
Meet RFP deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meeting; transmitting proposals
Work effectively with internal subject matter experts to develop consistent compelling responses to satisfy proposal requirements
Review functional, technical and company information received from internal subject matter experts and develop consistent compelling responses for replication to similar RFPs
Coordinate final production and delivery of complete RFP response
Ability to prioritize time and work on multiple proposals simultaneously
Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
Improve the proposal-writing processes by providing and implementing innovative ideas to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of RFP responses
Curate the RFP response database to create a company knowledge base for responding to formal RFPs as well as answering ad hoc inquiries from prospects and customers
Perform other sales enablement activities as needed, including training the sales teams on internal processes, assisting with developing sales tools(including but not limited to, slide decks, proposals, ROI reports, etc.), and delivering targeted content for specific opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent project management and research skills with the ability to write persuasively and articulately
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills; strong coordination and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal, computer, and organizational skills
Must be technologically savvy in order to navigate and organize electronic submissions and online bids
Creativity and initiative. Ability to identify problems and/or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Experience in drafting and/or contributing to proposals (RFPs, RFIs, etc.) responses preferred
Experience working in the product marketing, marketing or sales department of a Business-to-Business software or technology company preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Office)
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related discipline or a business administration degree with a marketing or product management concentration preferred
Disclaimers
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the states of New York, California, and Colorado.
Fusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, military service or discharge status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment