Company OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is a Fortune 500 organization which is consistently awarded as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies". The Company helps government, public safety and commercial customers improve their operations with solutions and services to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of their workforce. Delivering more than 2,500 customer-focused proposals annually, ranging in length from a few pages to multiple volumes, the North America Proposal Center (NAPC) provides proposal management, writing, and multimedia services to Motorola Solutions' North American Sales teams.Job DescriptionWorking in the North American Proposal Center (NAPC) this position is part of a team that leads in the final preparation of proposals for the company's sales and pre-sales teams.Ensure adherence to NAPC proposal templates, processes, and tools, ensuring the highest quality proposal responsesManage the proposal governance and status process, format and finalizing the document(s), and submit them to salesMay assist in the development of strategies and approaches designed to enhance business opportunitiesThis position is an entry level NAPC role designed to introduce the candidate to Motorola Solutions and the department, corporate goals, and proposal standards and ethics, to position themself to grow their skillsets in proposal complexity.
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:Will learn NAPC proposal templates, processes, tools, and quality standards supporting primarily Sole-Source (non-solicited) bid responsesLeads and/or plays an active role in creating quality proposals in partnership with Sales, Pre-Sales, and SMEs. "Quality Proposal" equates to proposals that meet or exceed guidelines for providing a clear, responsive, persuasive, and compelling documents to the end customerAssists with proposal status calls, peer and management reviewsPrepares for meetings, maintains notes, and ensures roles/responsibilities are communicated internallyDevelops and disseminates proposal schedules and where applicable any compliance matricesParticipates in Executive Summary development and/or media storyboardingManages draft proposal documents, file sharing, and version controlDesktop publishes proposals adhering to formatting and layout guidelinesCoordinates with approved vendor when hard copy responses are neededAssists with authorized signatories when necessaryEnsures on-time delivery/submissionCloses out the project in CRM, archives proposals and project files according to established proceduresSolicits and reviews survey feedback from internal and external customersOther related tasks as assigned by management
Specific Knowledge/Skills:Good written and verbal communication skillsTools/Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SalesforcePreferred: Experience coordinating with groups both in person and remotely, and independently managing projectsAbilities: Must be able to schedule and direct the activities of proposal contributors, develop proposal outlines, assist w