Sales Operations Proposal Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Sales Operations Professional in our world, takes ownership of the end-to-end bid process to help position Jacobs to win these world defining projects. The best approach and style of our submissions work will form a key part of this role, with a strong emphasis on the quality and presentation of each submission. Autonomy is a given, but the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines is important to being successful in this environment.

We are currently looking for a Sales Operations Proposal Manager. The Sales Operations Proposal Manager provides pursuit and bid leadership for complex proposals, client accounts or services within a specific market or solution area; and instil an inclusive culture within the team that values diversity of thought and lives Jacobs’ Culture of Caring. You need to be effective at bringing the ideas of others to market; have good judgment about which ideas and suggestions work; and be able to manage the work winning and creative process of others.

Key Responsibilities

As Sales Operations Proposal Manager you facilitate and lead the application of the end-to-end Relationship-Based Sales (RBS) process to help position Jacobs to win large / complex opportunities and develop meaningful client relationships. You will challenge Sales Directors, Sales Leads and Capture Managers/Operations to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance Jacobs’ competitive position. You will leverage your regional and global network to identify and put forward Jacobs’ unique capabilities and resources; and will organize, direct, and motivate multidisciplinary opportunity teams to develop sales deliverables for specific proposals.

The Sales Operations Proposal Manager works autonomously and has the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. In order to be successful, you will be a self-starter, develop creative solutions to tackle challenges, create a team environment and support others.

Here's what you'll need

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business or any technical / related discipline from a college or university
• Quick comprehension and a critical, analytical thinker who connects the dots and comes up with insightful ideas to continually and sustainably achieve work and clients.
• Ability to facilitate teams in developing and maturing fit-for-purpose, client-centric solutions in all submissions and external / outgoing deliverables
• Excellent communication skills and highly developed soft skills relating to facilitation, influencing others and instilling an inclusive culture within the opportunity team
  
  
  

Technical And Specialty Skills

• Solution-selling strategies
• Coaching and mentoring
• Marketing/ sales management
• Facilitation and group process
• Major bid / proposal management
• Bid / proposal management
• Written communication for complex/technical sales
• Influencing and negotiating
  
  
  

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.