Government Bid / Proposal Manager -… at Mota Group, Inc · Sunnyvale

Company Description

MOTA was established in 1999. At MOTA, we create new exciting experiences that directly resonate with consumers' ever-changing needs. Our passion for technology, innovation, and human fulfillment drives us to the forefront of global marketplace.

With over 400 employees world-wide, MOTA is dedicated to offering a better world through its' diverse products covering wearable technology, portable power, sound and video, integrated appliances, computing, personal care, and mobile accessories.

MOTA is committed to supporting and developing its employees by creating a winning team spirit. We will challenge you to be a part of something big -- the global search for the next, best consumer product. We hope you will consider joining our dynamic team.

Job Description

• Job Title: Government Bid / Proposal Manager
• Job Description: MOTA is seeking a motivated individual to find opportunities, clarify requirements, create proposals, and meet deadlines for our portable battery product line.
• Strong Search Skills; Detail-Oriented; Technical; Great writer: Good proposal writers possess excellent writing and communication skills. They understand complex material and can explain concepts clearly, concisely, and logically. Find more information about MOTA products via www.mota.com.
• Type: Full-time
• Compensation: Salary plus Commission.
• General Working Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. Irregular hours and after hours as needed.
• Availability: Immediate Opening.

Qualifications

Familiarity with new consumer electronics will help you with this job. Do you know what the new iPhone is expected to be called?

Skills:

• Writing. Are you able to write persuasively and explain concepts clearly?
• Internet and Searching. You will be searching online databases with specific keywords.
• Word Processor. Can you format text easily and set proper margins?
• Research. If you are not familiar with a subject, can you research the topic online?
• Patience. Do you have the patience to put together proposals and read through RFPs?
• Detail Oriented. Our proposal is the one and only impresion we make. Are you able to catch typos? Did you catch one in this section?

Other Essential Skills:

• Experience with government sales.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly, professional and meticulous.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Team-player and self-motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal to Work in the United States and be able to pass background check and screening.

Responsibilities:

While you don't need to know about portable battery industry or any specific technologies, you should be able to quickly find current opportunities, research topics that you are not familiar with, create, submit, and manage proposals.

The six most important responsibilities:

1. Search RFP, RFQ databases for opportunities related to portable battery.
2. Understand and research the requirements and communicate to internal product team.
3. Create easy-to-understand, persuasive content and edit text produced by staff.
4. Check draft for readability, clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and formatting.
5. Produce high quality documents and ensure the proposal meets the bid specifications.
6. Submit proposals and follow up on the outcome.

Additional Information

IN ORDER TO KNOW IF YOU'RE A RIGHT FIT TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

• Consider yourself very detail-oriented.
• Consider yourself a sharp and internet savvy person.
• Demonstrate experience with writing RFP responses.

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