As the Associate Specialist - Proposal Development, you will be responsible for coordinating activities and resources to support the Proposal Development organization and business objectives. You will partner with Sales, Operations, support functions, and the Proposal Development team to research and provide information to assigned proposal opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with Sales, Operations and the Proposal Development team to support completion of proposals/scopes of work for assigned proposal opportunities.
- Researches and drafts relevant information for proposal responses for review and approval, collaborating with internal subject matter experts.
- Participates in cross-functional kick-off, status update, and approval conference calls.
- Follows-up with stakeholders on proposal status in preparation for review meetings.
- Provides general administrative support to the Proposal Development team.
Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- A self-starting, positive, and driven attitude
- Excellent oral communication skills accompanied by strong written communication skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented with diligent follow through
- Proficient in Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- 1-2 years project coordination and collaboration skills in a high volume or fast paced environment preferred
- 1-2 years proposal/sales writing, or distributor sales and marketing experience preferred
- 1-2 years experience in a business to business setting in a sales/operations support role preferred
- Proficient in Power BI application for reporting preferred
- Proficient in One Note for task management preferred
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- High School Degree or Equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1-2 years project coordination experience
- 1-2 years proposal/sales writing experience
- 1-2 years experience in a sales/operations support role
- Proficient in Office applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
