Overview

Location: South Africa

Date published: 12-Mar-2024

Job ID: 125011

Description and Requirements

Proposal Specialist - Remote

WHO WE ARE

WilsonHCG is one of the fastest-growing recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) companies in the world. Headquartered in the United States, WilsonHCG is a multi-award-winning talent solutions provider, which means we offer a variety of HR solutions that span recruiting and talent management. In short: We help businesses build modern workforce programs. 

As a leader in our field, we have a global footprint that covers six continents and 65 countries. We’re passionate about revolutionizing the way organizations think about recruiting and we believe that people are the most significant aspect of any company.

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WHAT WE DO  

Wilson Human Capital Group, or WilsonHCG, is a business of people helping organizations with recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition solutions for some of the most recognizable brands in the world. WilsonHCG employees are hands-on contributors that create a genuine and transparent culture. This allows us to act as long-term strategic partners for our team, clients and each other.  

Our people define us, and we hire based on character rather than just skills. The WilsonHCG DNA is what sets us apart: collaboration, ownership, integrity, communication and passion. It’s part of our daily efforts to grow and evolve. 

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YOUR DAY IN THE LIFE

About the Innovation & Growth Operations teams

Innovation is part of everything that we do here at WilsonHCG.  The Innovation Team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of WilsonHCG’s service delivery capabilities through its support to internal teams (delivery, sales, marketing, implementation, etc.) and directly with client consultations. We collaborate on solutions that span a wide range of specializations: 

  • Growth (Client) Operations
  • Sales Operations
  • Innovation & Consulting
  • Talent Intelligence & Market Research
  • Sourcing Enablement
  • Employment Branding & Recruitment Marketing
  • Channels Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Recruitment Technology
  • Internal Support
  • We are always advocates for introducing new ideas in a failure safe environment, and we can think of our offerings as just that – try, fail (or win!), and learn.


About the Sales Operations team

Working closely with the Sales & Marketing, Innovation & Growth Operations teams, the Sales Operations team supports the new business development efforts of the global sales teams across all WilsonHCG service offerings (Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive Search, Contingent Talent Solutions, Talent Consulting). The function acts as a strategic consultancy and business partner to the various service lines in their business development and growth efforts, delivering best-in-class bid management expertise to drive value across the sales lifecycle. Projects managed by the team often include (but are not limited to):

  • Sales Support / Strategy (client expansion and new business development)
  • Request for Proposals (RFx – RFI / RFP / RFQ, etc.)
  • Presentations
  • Talent Solution Proposals
  • Case Studies
  • Collateral / Content Development
  • Market Research


ABOUT YOU

  • Bid writing and coordination: coordination and response writing for bids, ranging in size and complexity from single country / service lines to multi-country total talent solutions across recruitment process outsourcing, contingent talent solutions, managed service provider, executive search, talent consulting, research, and advisory service lines - working with the support and direction of the Bid Manager. 
  • Content production: Defining, designing, creating, amending, and maintaining core RFx responses and answers within the Loopio platform across multiple service lines in collaboration with Sales / Solutions / Marketing SMEs. 
  • Content management: Assist in managing Loopio-based proposal management platform in accordance with quarterly review protocols and working closely with SMEs across the business to ensure content is fresh and at the forefront of market trends. 
  • Proposal and presentation support: development of high-quality documents and slides that demonstrate compelling, creative, and innovative propositions for prospects and existing clients. 
  • Ad-hoc Growth Ops support: Occasional support may be required producing PowerPoint slides for current client reviews and presentations under the direction of the Director of Sales Enablement.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Have a solid understanding of WilsonHCG’s offerings and delivery organization 
  • Intermediate or higher expertise level in Microsoft PowerPoint.  
  • Experience designing from brand guidelines (ideally knowing how to break the rules while still staying within brand).  
  • Strong communication and organizational skills to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines involving input from multiple colleagues within the organization  
  • Advanced and adaptive writing skills with a strong orientation towards clarity, completeness, and the ability to convert abstract sales and executive leadership direction into fluent, comprehensive, and understandable copy 
  • Easily adopts change and demonstrates flexibility when direction or priorities shift  
  • Works well as part of a team, as well as has the ability to work autonomously  
  • Demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting (recruitment process outsourcing) industry, or a related / similar industry within professional services  
  • Fluency in English (native language not a requirement) and the ability to amend content to fit various regional differences (primarily US and Canadian markets, but also occasionally for the EMEA and APAC markets)


I
f you have this experience, it’s an added bonus: 

  • Experience within sales support / sales operations environment (such as bid management / working within a bid team)  
  • Loopio (or equivalent bid / content management platforms) 
  • APMP or equivalent / comparable qualification 
  • Any project management qualification(s) or experience of project management  
  • Any design qualifications or available examples of design work in a sales / bid capacity


INTERVIEW PROCESS

**This is an illustration of our Interview process – this is subject to change** 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • We are committed to providing a flexible and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and work-life balance.  As part of our commitment to our employee's satisfaction, we offer optional hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations, including Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, Manchester, UK, Krakow Poland, and Guadalajara, MX. Not based in one of these locations?  No worries!  We have remote employees based around the world.  Interested in learning more about our global presence? Click here 
  • Culture of Recognition: Our employee and leadership recognition programs are crafted to acknowledge our DNA, celebrate our successes and build professional esteem  
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (MyTime), regional holidays, and the ability to work from home  
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings. 


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WilsonHCG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law.  

At WilsonHCG, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates everyone. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is designed to support all employees in reaching their full potential. 

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting WilsonHCG Internal Recruitment at internalrecruiting@wilsonhcg.com