Proposal Manager

We are hiring a** Proposal Manager** toacts as a business partner to field sales and is responsible for managing and leading the Steelcase sales proposal and/or presentation process for complex, major sales opportunities identified.**What You Will Be Doing**:They become engaged in the sales process when a specific opportunity has been identified. Working in partnership with the sales organization the proposal manager leads internal, sales and dealer/partner resources to understand the request, select and align resources, prepare proposal strategy, assign responsibilities, manage the process, and ensure timely, accurate, branded, and compelling content is prepared and delivered. This role needs little supervision and capable of managing complex opportunities and resource requirements.At Steelcase, we know that work matters and can provide people with a deep sense of purpose. The workplace offers us a shared space designed for community, innovation, and learning, a place to connect and conduct our most meaningful work. As such, our office is the primary hub for doing work, but by no means is it the only place.Steelcase employees have always had a say in where they work - whether that is in the office, at home, or somewhere in between. We will continue to maintain this practice as part of our larger hybrid work strategy.While flexibility varies by role and team, we support choice and control for our employees so they can choose the best place to do their best work.**Who You Are**:**Required Skills and Competencies**:- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, or Design.- Advanced English is a must.- 3 years’ experience in proposal management or demonstrated equivalent.- Achievement of APMP Foundation Level certification or demonstrated equivalent.**Preferred Skills and Competencies**- 5 years’ experience in Steelcase sales, marketing, or Sr. Network.- Articulates RFX customer explicit and latent needs. Works collaboratively with sales and dealer to deliver sales points and value proposition.In-depth knowledge of the Steelcase sales process and broad general business knowledge.- Proven project management skills including organization, role definition, scheduling, work completion, communications, and process management.- Ability to listen, understand and contribute to the sales strategy and lead development of the proposal strategy.- Demonstrated ability to lead people, especially able to manage internal/external cross-functional teams under tight time frames.- Ability to communicate written and verbal, in English, to all organizational layers, internally in externally.- Generalist, with strong problem-solving skills, who is focused on achieving results within short time frames.**Why People Choose to Work With Us**:At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.**Who We Are**:Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them **create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more.**We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions - accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.**What Matters to Us**:Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.- If you’re interested in Steelcase, but this isn’t the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise._