BERMANFALK Hospitality Group – Remote position

TITLE: Proposal Manager
REPORTS TO: Manager of Proposals

BERMANFALK Hospitality Group is a “design driven” manufacturer of custom casegoods and seating for the hospitality industry. At BERMANFALK we are passionate about design and bringing our client’s visions to life. We are looking to add like-minded professionals to our team who are inspired to contribute to a fast-paced company and who excel with management of details and customer service. www.bermanfalk.com

Reporting to the Manager of Proposals, the Proposal Manager is responsible for all aspects of active proposals from initial RFQ through to order processing, project hand off, and ongoing cost management.

The Proposals Manager role is a lead position on all quotations from start to finish. Requiring flexibility, tenacity, and grit while always maintaining a professional attitude as the main costing point of contact for our customers and strategic suppliers. Experience in a fast paced purchasing environment is an asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bid/Proposal Responsibilities

  • Obtain and organize incoming quotation requests
  • Maintaining customer information and project database in Salesforce (CRM)
  • Preparing summaries on specifications
  • Issuing bid packages to our suppliers
  • Liaise with supply partners in regards to pricing
  • Sourcing products when required
  • Working with our manufacturing team as required
  • Compiling pricing into spreadsheets to use for quotations
  • Assisting with the strategic analysis during the “pre-bid” process
  • Preparation and Issuing of proposals to clients in a timely fashion
  • Following up on quoted projects
  • Providing our Representatives with service when requested
  • Providing our Clients with service when requested
  • Providing support to the outside sales team
  • Reviewing orders to ensure that they reconcile with the quotation
  • Management of coordinators daily activities
  • Ongoing management of project costing and budgets

Project Communication

  • Clear and consistent communication between all parties involved in a project, from designers, clients, project management team and manufacturers
  • Ensure that any updates to schedule and pricing are provided to client in a timely manner
  • Management of client expectations relative to due dates and requested information

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both with clients and internal staff
  • Ability to take initiative, balance multiple tasks and think ahead
  • Ability to thrive in fast paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve
  • Familiarity with both Apple operating systems and CRM (Salesforce) systems is an asset
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of post-secondary diploma
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a related role or equivalent
  • Experience with Design, Furniture and/or engineering businesses is an asset
  • Successful track record in a costing/purchasing based role

REMOTE WORK

At BERMANFALK we support the remote work environment. Remote work gives employees the flexibility to do their work and stay productive and connected to their team and office from anywhere—whether on the road or at home. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves, so that they can achieve the best results possible. Remote work is an important part of who we are; if done well, we become better collaborators, communicators, ultimately enriching our work-life balance.

Our business is guided by honesty and integrity. We offer competitive wages and a progressive, collaborative and creative work environment. While we laugh a great deal, we have high expectations of each other, and top-level performance is essential.

BERMANFALK Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates, please reply to: careers@bermanfalk.com

**Please be advised that only qualified candidates will be contacted

Company Name: BERMANFALK Hospitality Group
Contact Email: careers@bermanfalk.com
Website: www.bermanfalk.com
City: Remote position
Country: USA
Job Title: Proposal Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Must Manage Others: No