Proposals Coordinator - Remote, Canada - Absorb Software

Absorb Software

Verified Company

Remote, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

I feel extremely lucky to be a part of a company that places such a large emphasis on employee well-being and development The Proposals Team is full of an incredible group of hard-working individuals, who are always willing to jump in and help each other out.

Our team also gets the chance to work with numerous departments throughout the company and across the globe. One of the greatest parts of being on our team is being able to see the direct impact our team has on bringing new clients to Absorb_

With wonderful people, dynamic work, and endless opportunities for growth, Absorb is truly an amazing place to work _
Kristina Kisio, Proposal Specialist

About the role:

This is an opportunity to work on Absorb Software's highest valuation pursuits (both local and international).

This role is best suited to a sales-minded writer who is passionate about winning and possesses the ambition to become a celebrated member of our Sales team.

We require not only strong writers, but strategic thinkers who can analyze large complex documents, conduct research and devise a winning strategy that incorporates client vision alongside our organizational values.

Must have willingness to learn the ins and outs of Absorb LMS in the context of our proposal process and are committed to growing with the team.

What you'll do:

Reviewing, assessing, and responding to public and private sector proposal submissions (RFPs, RFIs, Security Questionnaires, etc.) as well as unsolicited bids.
Maintaining and growing the company's proposal boilerplates, including evergreening existing templates, content and information; as well as regularly authoring and/or updating material and assets.
Searching for bids on public tender sites, assessing prospects, preparing and quarterbacking the response/outcome of the proposal and then tracking the results for reporting and success.
Assisting in developing and continuously improving the proposal process, structure and format, win strategies, competitive analysis, compliance matrices, etc.

What you'll bring:

University education in a relevant field of study (i.e. communications, commerce, etc.).
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of different groups setting expectations and holding other departments accountable to project deliverables (We often refer to our team as the cat herders).
Exceptional writing and communication skills, including an aptitude for understanding and explaining technical information to various audience members (bonus points if you appreciate a good pun and have been known as the grammar police).
Strong overall proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.).
Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines across multiple proposal projects including multiple timezones individually and/or as part of a cohesive team.
Highly organized, with a history of being detailoriented and a track record of delivering highquality output on time (We live by deadlines and can't miss a deadline by one second).

Additional preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with proposal production software, ideally RFPIO (Responsive).
Knowledge of Adobe CS Suite including InDesign would be an asset.
Experience with RFP sites such as MERX, Ariba, Biddingo, Bonfire would be an asset.
Additional written/spoken languages would be an asset.

Technologies we use:

Absorb LMS, RFPIO, Adobe CS, Salesforce, InDesign

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this role, please submit a personalized cover letter that demonstrates your writing skills, ability to think strategically and showcase how you are our next superstar Proposals Coordinator

Are you ready to become an Absorber?

What we offer:

Fully remotefirst work with flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success
Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility
Employee driven DE&I programs
Games room, meditation & yoga space, state of the art workplace for Absorbers in our Calgary office

Who are we?
Absorb Software is a remote-first company that provides online training solutions to leading organizations around the world. Absorb is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) engineered to inspire learning and fuel business productivity. Our online learning platform combines forward-thinking technology built to scale as our customer's organizations grow. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Our values are simple:

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We achieve exceptional results by genuinely caring about each other and the work we do: