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SummaryBid SpecialistThe Bid Specialist is responsible for gathering information and providing administrative support for the proposal writing process. As part of our Bid Support Team, they will prepare responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in support of the Sales Operations team.ResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Position SummaryThe Bid Specialist is responsible for gathering information and providing administrative support for the proposal writing process. As part of our Bid Support Team, they will prepare responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in support of the Sales Operations team.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop successful timeline strategy for each bid Enter bid to FS Streetsmart (EStreet) Gather pricing information from client Enter pricing information/bid requests results into EStreet Respond timely to requests for bid pricing Maintain spreadsheets and database information as needed Other duties, responsibilities and activities as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Travel up to 5%
Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience(Preferred): Associate's Degree Or equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Business or Sales Operations1-3 Years of experience in in a related fieldSkills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SharePoint Ability to effectively communicate over the phone and through email Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills Ability to build effective working relationships Creative problem solving and project management skills Excellent critical thinking and analytical ability Unquestionable work ethics, personal integrity and honesty Travel as appropriateEssential Physical Requirements: Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications or governmental regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form Ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time, talk and hear Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel Ability to work in a normal office environment where the noise level is usually light to moderate Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsEnvironmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Solutions: Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."Advantage Solutions is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Advantage Solutions will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. All of our positions require the satisfactory completion of a background check. Please be aware that acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors including, but not limited to age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.Job Locations US-MI-FarmingtonPrimary Posting Location : City FarmingtonPrimary Posting Location : State/Province MIPrimary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2020-254716Position Type Full TimeCategory Sales (Professional)
