Proposal Development Specialist

DistributionNOW • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Proposal Development Specialist defines and delivers strategic solutions to promote DNOW’s brand, products, and services. The role supports global strategic accounts and market-share growth by developing proactive and reactive customer proposals, including responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The specialist works with Sales, Operations, Marketing, Communications, and leadership on strategic initiatives, new business implementations, and account retention projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business, or equivalent years of experience.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize time effectively and prioritize deliverables and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and conscientious.
• Ability to work independently.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Great attitude, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in and familiarity with the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and identify initiatives that deliver greater value within global strategic accounts, support strategic initiatives, and grow market share through proactive and reactive customer proposals, including RFI and RFP responses.
• Direct the implementation of key initiatives and capture knowledge of best practices and successes.
• Drive creative solutions using marketing, communications, and sales as strategic tools.
• Develop customer-specific proactive proposals and responses to RFIs and RFPs.
• Develop and distribute proposal-related documentation, including legal terms and conditions, market baskets, schedules and deadlines, bid requirements, and kick-off presentations.
• Create strategic growth initiatives and account-retention projects.
• Create value propositions for current and future customers and accounts.
• Assist with new business implementations and case-study development.
• Deliver material to assist in developing new business.
• Assist Sales, Operations, and Leadership Team members with key projects and programs.
• Manage best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k)/retirement savings.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time