5860-16 Business Development Analyst & Coordinator

Konica Minolta is a Global Fortune 1000 Company that has contributed to the world of imaging technology for decades. No! We are no longer a camera company, but our lens technology has allowed us to succeed in the imaging industry. As we continue to grow and develop innovative software and solutions paired with award winning products, we look for highly engaged people to join our team. From smart office technology and information management to cloud, mobility and IT services, we have a rich history of creating the products and services necessary to make work possible from anywhere at anytime.
  
Business Development Analyst 

Responsible for handling the project management of the administrative aspects of proposal development, which includes; managing internal teams, preparing and managing the project plan, setting up proposal materials, maintaining electronic documentation and storyboards, managing the proposal drafts and graphics, directing the production and binding of the final proposal copies. You will play a strong role in shaping the image and reputation of the firm in the Atlantic, Ottawa and Quebec Regions, since proposals reflect the organization's vision and goals. The successful candidate will report to the Business Development Program Manager, providing status updates on ongoing RFP's, high risk items, unresolved roadblocks and status on completed and closed bids. 

Key Skills Required 

Sales Analyst & Administrator (16 months mat leave contract) 

Bilingual (French/English) preferred. 

Experience with writing, proofreading and editing tender proposals. 

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Expert level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Publisher). 

Experience managing, developing and/or writing corporate proposals from concept through to submission. 

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a dynamic team environment. 

Proven written and verbal French/English communication skills including copy editing experience, grammar, style, spelling, and punctuation, and "eagle eye" proofreading skills. 

Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed timeframes.  Creative, proven ability to take an initiative from concept development through to implementation. 

Working knowledge graphics software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, PowerPoint, etc.) 

Motivated, self-starter and independent. Ability to be flexible, manage time and multi-task. 

Experience in SharePoint — Design and Management is an asset. 

Key Functions/Responsibilities:  

Accountable for proposal management and proposal design. 

Prepare the proposal project plan; manage assignment, collection and organization of proposal content provided by different departments within the organization. 

Design and produce covers and layouts for each project, including researching and verifying accuracy of information being provided. 

Proofread to ensure continuity and compliance with legal, technical and marketing specifications. i.e. Copy edit for format, grammar, style, punctuation, and spelling. 

Establish company-wide consistency for proposals, templates, corporate guidelines, etc. Keeping abreast of industry standards and best practices. 

Forecast of ongoing RFP's, high risk items, unresolved roadblocks and closed bids. 

Responsible for managing all aspects of proposal creation ensuring required timelines are met. 

Develop and maintain section templates for proposals. 

Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities to improve effectiveness of the team.