Proposal Manager

LabConnect • Johnson City, TN

6d • Remote

About The Position

Manage individual study quotation preparation process and timelines to exceed customer expectations and facilitate an efficient, high quality, accurate, and timely submission for assigned tasks. Prepare quotations using the company’s pricing tools. Obtain third party vendor quotes from partner companies. Participate in strategy calls and budget review calls, as needed. Assist in making recommendations on desirable proposals, based on established financial and operational criteria, as required. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve the quality and timeliness of the quotation submissions. Follow up with Business Development Directors to ensure that proposals are complete and answer their need. Assist with the preparation of Business Development presentations, when requested. Update CRM database, as needed, and ensure accuracy of departmental information. Act as an expert resource to internal and external customers. Participate in Proposal Management initiatives, when requested. Perform all other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science, business, or marketing related discipline
• 3-5 years customer service or related experience
• Experience in a contract research and/or research setting preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to perform calculations and manage budgets.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to budget management for clinical trials.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or clinical research protocols.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and clients.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
• Aptitude for learning new database software quickly.

Nice To Haves

• SalesForce and SharePoint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual study quotation preparation process and timelines to exceed customer expectations and facilitate an efficient, high quality, accurate, and timely submission for assigned tasks.
• Prepare quotations using the company’s pricing tools.
• Obtain third party vendor quotes from partner companies.
• Participate in strategy calls and budget review calls, as needed.
• Assist in making recommendations on desirable proposals, based on established financial and operational criteria, as required.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve the quality and timeliness of the quotation submissions.
• Follow up with Business Development Directors to ensure that proposals are complete and answer their need.
• Assist with the preparation of Business Development presentations, when requested.
• Update CRM database, as needed, and ensure accuracy of departmental information.
• Act as an expert resource to internal and external customers.
• Participate in Proposal Management initiatives, when requested.
• Perform all other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level