What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry - Level Bid and Procurement Specialist position at Virtucom Inc?
Description
We are hiring an Entry-Level Bid and Procurement Specialist (internally called "Bid Desk Associate") to join our team, offering numerous advancement opportunities and career choices within the company. If you have the desire to start a career in the IT industry, to learn the sales process in supporting the SLED market, and the opportunity to grow your career with the objectives of higher income potential, long-term career options, and be a part of a culture of growth and maturation, come join us as we continue to grow and expand our presence in providing IT products and services to the K-12 ed-tech market.
Benefits:
- Ability to convert from Hourly to Salary after a 90-day probationary period
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Vacation/Sick/Personal Days when converted to Salary
- Opportunity for Career Advancement with promotion from within
Requirements
Your main focus, as an Entry - Level Bid and Procurement Specialist will be to contact and secure new business by using a bid or quote discovery strategy. You will work with our Proposals team to discover new opportunities, determine bid strategy, and create quotes on the opportunities to grow the overall business. Our ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, recent college graduate with work experience in any market. We are looking for self-motivated and disciplined individuals ready to enter the workforce, starting a career supporting the IT needs of our customers, and school districts throughout the United States.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- Any two or four-year degree
- Exceptional written, verbal, phone, and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computing skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Strong attention to detail following processes in building quotes, responding to SLED RFP/Bids
- Willingness to participate in coaching and knowledge exercises
- Proficiency in Tools: Microsoft Office suite and NetSuite CRM with ability to quickly learn internal bid software.
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