Proposals Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Charlotte - Huntersville, NC

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Sales

Description

Keller Technology Corporation (KTC) is a global supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, with facilities located in Buffalo, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We specialize in four areas including custom machinery, precision fabrication, automated systems for medical device manufacturing, and contract manufacturing. Keller delivers sophisticated manufacturing solutions for many industries including Engineered Materials, Semiconductors, Robotics, Chemicals, Medical and Life Science, Energy Research, and Industrial Technologies.

We are currently seeking to fill the following position for ourCharlottelocation.

Proposal Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated, well organized, team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. High degree of ownership, and desire to make those around you better.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a summary of the Primary Job Responsibilities.

• Analyze RFI, RFQ, RFPs and other bid documents for project requirements.

• Apply experience and best practices in proposal team management to ensure the timely delivery of proposal submissions that are fully compliant with solicitation instructions.

• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and KTC personnel when developing proposals.

• Provide insight, leadership, and work guidance to staff on all proposal content.

• Obtain and develop materials pricing, hours, lead-time, delivery, and payment terms for proposals.

• Draft and edit proposal document to send to customer.

• Support sales team to develop new customers.

• Transfer proposal information into KTC business system for project creation.

• Lead proposal review meetings with management and sales staff.

• Direct and integrate efforts of engineering staff and proposals staff working on proposals.

• Prepare and lead Proposal Kickoff meetings with Project team.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of various manufacturing/fabrication processes.

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize multiple concurrent proposals of varying complexity.

• Excellent technical writing skills.

• Must be able to read and understand part fabrication drawings and other technical specifications provided by customers.

• Must be able to estimate engineering design hours, assembly labor hours, and part costs.

• Must be able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.

• Possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Occasional travel is required, approximately 5-10%. Must be able to travel to domestic and international sites as needed.

• Proven experience in proposals management, preferably in a field related to Machinery/Equipment Design and Fabrication.

  EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, similar relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.

  KTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran