APAC/Middle East Proposals & Communications Consultant

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Position Summary

The role coordinates the production of Bid and Contracts responses, requests for proposals responses, and other sales pursuit documentation, primarily for the APAC/ME regions (both new business and existing client retention)

Functions and Responsibilities

Operational

• To support the Senior Management Team in the development and execution of support materials for the end-to-end sales process, including proposals, tenders and presentations for:
• Allied Pickfords
• SIRVA Relocation
• SIRVA Move Management
• To maintain knowledge base required to support development of current, accurate representation of SIRVA’s business
• Ensure spread of best practice and efficient use of resources/material across APAC/ME and globally
• Development of new responses or materials to accommodate requests for specific information
• Management and maintenance of the tender bid library ensuring content are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Provide assistance to the Asia Pacific / Middle East business development team through the provision of this information resource
• Update the Tender Response directories to reflect new and / or additional contact created from each tender / proposal, ensure all ’standard content’ reflects the company’s current capabilities and any changes over time
• Manage up to date files for Contracts and Agreements

Administration

• Coordinate and develop documents, proposals, presentations & tender responses for the APAC/ME region, including the Allied Moving Services and SIRVA Relocation segments, including: arranging strategy meetings, confirm receipt of tenders and answering on going enquiries E2E of the tender process, proof read, amending and prepare documentation for submitting to the highest standard

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience and proven track record in responding to high complexity RFI/RFPs and other sales request
• Exceptional writing and communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Presentation development experience
• Strong ability to multi-skill and prioritize. Must be able to handle multiple tender responses at the same time
• Highly developed time management skills. Adept at dealing with deadline pressure & follow up required information
• Experience in administration duties
• Ability to deal with wide-variety of people with a large organisation; therefore person should be comfortable dealing with and organising senior managers-with positive outcomes
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in minuting minutes; with actionable outcomes - successfully followed/adhered to by colleagues
• Keen eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to draft original written content
• Experience working with industry-standard RFP database software preferred

Education and Certification Requirements

• Tertiary Education - Diploma or higher preferred

SIRVA Worldwide Relocation and Moving is a global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With 75 owned locations and more than 1,000 franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self service and human support. From relocation and household goods to commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of Brands (SIRVA, Team Relocations, Allied, northAmerican, & SMARTBOX) provides the only integrated moving/relocation solution in the industry. By leveraging our global network, we deliver a superior experience that only a “one-stop shop” can provide. We’re a team that works globally to provide the best service locally — a company that is everything you need, everywhere you need it. For more information please visit www.sirva.com.

SIRVA brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the brightest and most driven people in the industry. At SIRVA, you will be in great company!

At SIRVA, we’re committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.

SIRVA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SIRVA also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at HRSIRVA@SIRVA.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.