Badger Meter

Proposal Specialist

Milwaukee, WI

full_time

About This Job

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

The Proposal Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate information in relation to products, services, and pricing. This role ensures the appropriate items are entered in the response and required documents are gathered. You will work directly with members of the proposal, legal, marketing and sales team to develop high-quality, accurate responses for Request-for-Proposals (RFPs). This position is critical to ensuring Badger Meter presents high quality responses that allow us to win new business and supports the maintenance of established contracts.

Job Duties:

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Review, analyze and understand each request for proposal (RFP) assigned to and partner with the Lead and Writer to ensure effective kick-off of each response.

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Participate in sales meetings and communications to understand and assess the correct product and service needs for the specific response.

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Oversee and manage all material gathering and response submissions for each RFP including pricing. On larger RFPs partner with Proposal Lead and Writer to complete questionnaires.

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Take responsibility for final submission of proposals to customers, basic build out in response software in smaller RFP responses, extensions of previous won RFPs, and connecting with subject-matter experts on areas of uncertainty when answering the RFP.

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Assist other Specialists through the review of response questions and use the knowledge of co-workers to ensure the highest quality responses are drafted and submitted.

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Use a continuous improvement mindset to find ways to streamline the team’s ability to easily gather data/ Work with the Writer and Associate Writer to ensure this feedback is shared and updated to support future projects.

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Answer requests for questionnaires and for information depending on size and availability.

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Demonstrate clear knowledge of product functionality and value proposition.

Education and Experience:

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Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, Education, or related field preferred

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3+ years of experience in Marketing, Communication, Engineering, Sales, Grant Writing, Education or Business desired

Qualifications:

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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required

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Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines at once required

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Advanced ability to translate RFP materials and manage a list of requirements required

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APMP Certification preferred

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Proficiency with Adobe Pro and Qvidian or a similar software preferred

Competencies:

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Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

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Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

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Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

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Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

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Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

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Competitive Pay

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Annual Bonus

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Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

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Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

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15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

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Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

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Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

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Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

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Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

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Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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