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Business Area: Sales Engineering
Seniority Level: Associate
Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises. Cloudera is seeking a motivated self-starter to join the proposal team. This role will help ensure the production of high quality proposals that contribute to the organizations success in engaging meaningful work. You will support the work of our sales teams by coordinating the development of responses to contracting opportunities. This position is responsible for facilitating and organizing cross-team efforts to produce compelling, high-quality proposals that are responsive to client and contract objectives, adhere to detailed requirements, and meet strict deadlines. As a Proposal Coordinator, you will:
Own and coordinate the development of proposals from start to finish Constantly seek feedback and improve the overall proposal process Expand your practical knowledge of business development, bid and proposal process, etc. Work with a team of highly-motivated individuals Utilize and advance AI best practices around proposal responses Work closely with our RFP software vendors to maintain a strong partnership Coordinate the start-to-finish "live" proposal development process (from "Go" decision through proposal submission) as the designated point of contact from the Proposals Team on one or more concurrent opportunities Outline and implement comprehensive plans and timelines for task and activity completion that ensure process efficiencies and avoid duplication of effort across multiple teams engaged in simultaneous efforts Initiate, schedule, and facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, internal review sessions, and external partner discussions to ensure the quality, compliance, and timely delivery of proposal materials Provide additional administrative support to offer a seamless experience of team collaboration, such as dissemination of solicitation revisions, draft compilation, fulfillment of billing code requests, and other attention to detail Produce drafts and compile tailored content for assigned sections of the technical proposal, including summary paragraphs, project management information, personnel qualifications, project descriptions, and supporting tables and graphics Provide desktop publishing support to ensure proposal document adheres to solicitation requirements for font, sizing, spacing, alignment, page limit requirements, etc. Support group writing efforts by editing, proofreading, and conducting compliance checks; in addition to completing final review, compilation, and submission
We're excited about you if you have:
2-3 years of experience in proposal coordination Excellent professional writing and editing skills Excellent ability to quickly review, comprehend, clarify, and relay detailed technical information Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to obtain, record, and disseminate fast-changing information across multiple teams Excellent organizational, facilitation, and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop project workflows, delegate tasks, and drive internal deadlines Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Demonstrate attention to detail, in addition to strategic and big-picture thinking
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What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy Support work life balance with Unplugged Days Flexible WFH Policy Mental & Physical Wellness programs Phone and Internet Reimbursement program Access to Continued Career Development Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages Paid Volunteer Time Employee Resource Groups
Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-MM1 #LI-Remote
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Cloudera, Inc.
Jan 30, 2025