Senior Proposal Associate

Senior Budgets & Proposals Associate

Purpose

The role of the Senior Budgets & Proposals Associate is to support the commercial department in the smooth running of the pre-award process including budgets and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

The job tasks listed below outline the broad scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, and additional tasks added, based on current business needs.

• Develop client proposals and budgets including collaboration with key Veramed staff to create budgets and compile high quality proposal documents
• Track client proposals and budgets from the initial request for proposal through to opportunity award in Salesforce
• Facilitate responses to requests for information, pre-qualification questionnaires, invitations to tender and requests for proposals
• Schedule internal and external meetings in relation to commercial opportunities

Process Optimisation (in collaboration with Leadership team and Sales Operations team)

• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the Contracts & Proposals department with the strategic goals of the organisation

General

• Support the C&P Management Team with any other ad hoc tasks
• Perform work in full compliance with applicable internal and client policies, procedures, processes and training

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• BSc or BA preferably in Business or Life Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience working within a budgets, proposals, commercial or admin function

Veramed Values and the Behaviours we look for to be successful in this role

• Integrity

Diligent – You love to plan, have impeccable attention to detail, can prioritise and re-prioritise work, are conscientious and work hard to ensure no stone is left unturned.

Positive outlook – You are glass half full, bring energy and determination to your day-to-day work

Professional - You understand the importance of confidentiality and diplomacy within the commercial department and always act with discretion

• Collaboration

Harmonies – You are a team player, always bring people together and like sharing ideas and bouncing off other people

Confident - You can manage up to ensure the job is done and you enjoy mentoring junior team members

• Excellence

Flexible – You have a can-do attitude and are adaptable to re-prioritisation at short notice.

Independent - You focus on results, are a self-starter and a problem solver

Go-getter - You enjoy working in a fast paced and evolving team and business

Other Information / Additional requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong customer services and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage many diverse tasks efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in managing CRM solutions, such as Salesforce