Associate Proposal Analyst
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking an Associate Proposal Analyst to assist and support bid and RFI efforts. The role involves conducting research, coordinating meetings, and preparing proposals and presentations, aiming to develop individuals within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Participates and assists in proposal development and bid activities for local and regional opportunities including maintaining schedules, coordinating inputs and reviews, and tracking bid strategy implementation
- Drafts responses to smaller and less complex RFI opportunities
- Prepares PowerPoint presentations to support RFP/RFI/RFQ opportunities, as well as current contract renewals and expansion requests using defined processes
- Conducts basic research of current prospects; researches and interviews Operations, Technology, and others to draft appropriate and effective copy for individual proposals and bid materials
- Reviews and edits written materials to ensure quality and consistency
- Meets established deadlines for all proposals
- Gains a clear understanding of division's and client's objectives, observing and absorbing market knowledge and trends
- Documents solutions that address customer requirements and needs
- Partners with key teams such as Pricing, Operations and Sales to obtain data required for less complex solution design and documentation
- Conducts basic research on potential clients in preparation for RFI/RFP/RFQ opportunities, exploring company websites, collateral, press releases to understand company culture, financials, and goals
- Assists Proposal Analysts and Senior Proposal Analysts by coordinating Project Notebooks, meetings, and drafts for ongoing RFI/RFP/RFQ projects
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Must be a proficient, persuasive writer
- Research & analytical skills are required
- Attention to detail balanced by a view of the larger goal
- Must have professional image and polished presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a greater team
- Project management skills required
- Must be skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio)
- Requires printing and packaging client-facing deliverables in a local Canon office
- Must be able to lift and move boxes/packages weighing less than 15 lbs
- Degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing related subject preferred
- Experience creating graphics and formatting documents
- Experience with Adobe and proposal management software is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Discretionary profit sharing
- Discretionary success sharing
- Educational assistance
- Recognition programs
- Vacation
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee discounts
- “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
- Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
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