Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Contract Management Specialist to contribute to our Library Services (ILS) team in LaVergne, TN just outside Nashville. We offer hybrid work schedules, however, this person must live in the Greater Nashville area.In this role, you will consistently produce winning written proposals, positioning ILS as the premier materials and value-added services supplier to libraries. You’ll also manage all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFPs), including initial receipt/request, submission, and archival process. The ideal candidate will have experience writing/reviewing contracts, preparing/managing RFPs and working with proformas.Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.Required Qualifications:Bachelor s degree in Business or related field or year-for-year experience2 years’ proposal or contract writing experience or 2 years’ Ingram Library Services experience2 years’ business experience, including financial analysis and pricingPreferred Skills:Experience using SalesforceExperience using MS ExcelExperience managing RFP processExperience meeting tight deadlinesExtremely detail-orientedKey Responsibilities:Proactively researches, compiles, and analyzes all financial and competitive information critical to preparing a written proposal response for bids worth up to $7 million.Develops, analyzes and proposes competitive and profitable pricing.Creates financial models that reflect proposed discounts and value-added services pricing to ensure attainment of company profit objectives.Creates and writes winning proposals through the use of boilerplate and customized responses to reflect the customer’s RFP requirements.Develops and maintains a project timeline for each response, ensuring milestone deliverables are met and overall project deadline is strictly adhered to.Completes necessary customer follow-up, administration of company discounts and pricing system, reporting, and database maintenance after the proposal award.Serves as contract administration representative providing knowledge to Account Managers and clients.Hiring Salary Range: $58,298 - $72,657. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
