GOVERNMENT BID SPECIALIST Job in Ny 11356, New York US

GOVERNMENT BID SPECIALIST

 

IF YOU WERE BORN TO SELL AND HAVE ANALYTICAL ABILITY - THAN THIS POSITION IS RIGHT FOR YOU!

 

 

1.       Job Description

 

a)         Job Title:                                     Government Bid Specialist       

b)         Department:                                Sales Department

c)         Reports to:                                  Sales Manager

 

2.         Statement of Responsibilities

 

Learn to manage all Bids, Solicitations, Un-Solicited Proposals and most large Quotations submitted by the Government Divisions.  Be responsible to understand Terms Conditions, and any “special” requirements on bids and solicitations.  Work with Contract Specialists in reviewing quotes to make sure we are in compliance with regulations.

 

 

3.       Specific Duties and Responsibilities

 

1-     Sign-up for automatic receipt of all GSA, E-Buy, Fed-Bid and all state and federal sites.

2-     Be able to determine when to bid or when to pass.

3-     Work with sales reps to learn about their government customers who provide bids.

4-     Learn how to “talk with customers” and learn what leverage we can control in selection.

5-     Work with Manufacturing and Shipping departments on product, pricing and with shipping.

6-     Be able to read Terms and details of bids, especially delivery specifications.

7-     Learn how to deal with contracting officers, how to gain required information and learn how to ask right questions.  Learn what you can and can’t do, say and/or ask!

8-     Maintain bid database, including “wins” and “losses”, plus leads from agencies.

9-     Will also serve as a Lead Generator for company Sales Reps.

 

Will work with Directors of Government Department and Contract Specialist to make sure our bids are all compliant with both state and federal regulations.  Attend appropriate training.

 

4                 Qualification/requirements:

Be able to do detailed reading and comprehension, technical writing experience and skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM. Needs a good understanding of GSA Contracting, plus a good understanding of “how the government does business”.  Be able to adapt to work under pressure and short time lines, as well as work with and possibly manage others.

 

      Ability to read, analyze and interpret bids and quotes, technical procedures and governmental documents and regulations.

     Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

    Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as vendors and their representatives

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, commissions, proportions, margins, and mark-up.

    Should be self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven and capable of working without a lot      of supervision.