Proposal Coordinator

Company: Evoqua Water Technologies
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: September 9, 2020

Job Description:

Company:

Evoqua
Evoqua has the strength of a major global business while embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup. Our innovative products have been solving the world's water problems for more than 100 years. Today, we are building on that strong history of success - transforming water for our customers enriching the lives of consumers.

Evoqua's unparalleled portfolio of proven brands, advanced technologies, mobile and emergency water supply solutions and services helps cities across the world provide and discharge clean water, and equips the leisure and commercial industries to maximize productivity and profitability. Every day, millions of people and thousands of companies rely on Evoqua Water Technologies to help meet their needs for clean water.

What does it mean to work here. . .

Our Mindset: We put customers first. We know we succeed only when our customers succeed. To that end, we make decisions at lowest possible levels, at fastest possible speeds - freeing employees to respond to customers quickly and effectively without sacrificing safety or quality.

Our organization: We work as "One Evoqua". We collaborate across our global enterprise. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, no single product, group or unit succeeds on their own, no matter how remarkable they are. We are one team.

Our People: We hire for brains and heart. We are industry experts who foster great relationships with colleagues and customers. We value technical knowledge and experience, alongside business insight and people smarts. We nurture both the hard and soft skills of our talent.

Our Leadership: We lead from where we are. We take ownership. We lead from all levels. We value the opportunity to grow, as a business and as people. We hold each other accountable to make the right things happen for maximum performance.

Our promise: Grow with the Best. We grow with the best. We are on the move. As the world's first choice for water solutions, our workplace will continue to evolve and expand, and so will the opportunities. This is a workplace that nourishes talented people. Immerse yourself . . . in Evoqua.

Apply today to join our 4000 professionals around the world as we pursue our purpose: Transforming Water. Enriching Life.

Position Description: Proposal Coordinator / Office Manager

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

This position will coordinate preparation of proposals that supports the sale of industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions with the Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) Segment, Heavy Industry (HI) Division of Evoqua Water Technologies (EWT). The Heavy Industry Division provides process solutions, including integrated equipment design, supply and installation for process water treatment, industrial wastewater recycle and reuse and complex wastewater treatment systems. This position will report to the Director of Proposal Management and interface with Sales and Applications Engineering staff to prepare detailed technical proposals and tracking proposal information for the EWT business system.

Responsibilities:

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• Prepare technical proposal documentation including typing proposal text, constructing tables and charts, proofreading and formatting proposal documents and preparation of final proposal documents for submittal, both in electronic format and hard copies;
  
• Update proposal records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system;
  
• Organize and maintain proposal-related documents on the EWT SharePoint site including requests for proposal, specifications and other supporting documentation for opportunities;
  
• Run periodic CRM opportunity tracking reports and other ad hoc reports as requested
  
• Track proposal results against established Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)/metrics.
  
• Participate in the development and maintenance of proposal templates;
  
• Document standard work processes pertinent to the proposal coordinator/office manager position;
  
• Assist in planning and facilitating company meetings and events relative to the Schaumburg office location;
  
• Retrieve incoming office mail from building mailroom and couriers and arrange for outgoing deliveries;
  
• Maintain and reorder office supplies on a periodic or as-needed basis;
  
• Manage the front desk office entry area by greeting visitors and assisting them in finding their way around the office; Help maintain workplace security by maintaining visitor logs and monitoring the front door; Provide for a clean, inviting atmosphere;
  
• Serve as the liaison for communication with building management and building maintenance, environmental, health and safety.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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  • Associates Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
    
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience reviewing-proof reading and formatting proposal documents, tables and charts, preferably involving subject matter with a technical merit;
    
    
    
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    • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel;
      
      
    • Strong written communications skills, especially relative to writing structure and grammar;
      
    • Previous CRM and/or data entry/management experience preferred;
      
    • Attention to detail and zeal for producing high quality work;
      
    • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks.
      
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