Proposal Solutions Consultant II

The Proposal Solutions Consultant II is responsible for leading the proposal teams technology efforts and ensuring that the proposal effectively communicates technology elements and competitive win strategies, coordinating and collaborating on strategy calls, and is prepared to output high-quality responses that are submitted on time. The Proposal Solutions Consultant II must be driven to succeed, passionate about meeting deadlines, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver a quality proposal. Candidate for this position must have direct experience proposing responses based on their technical and high-level functional knowledge and drawing on their experiences. This is an individual contributor position. The ideal candidate has experience working with Pre-sales and sales teams.
Primary Responsibilities:Participation in the Request for Proposal process to include:Serve as project lead for all technical assigned proposals.Responsible for completing ALL technical components of proposals for core and time solutions.Follow the proposal process documented guidelines.Effectively prioritize and manage all timelines while meeting internal and external deadlines.Producing high-quality, customized, and accurate responses to proposals.Working closely with external product partners, UKG departments, and advisors to collaborate on completed portions.Working closely with the Sales, Pre-Sales, and product SMEs to ensure accuracy and timely submissions.Assist in updating database content and collaborate with Proposal Services Curator(s).

Other Responsibilities:
Participate in product learning sessions/courses (scheduled/as needed)Attend all Proposal Services team and sales meetingsManage and submit monthly expensesManage and complete project assignments as needed

Required Background and Skills:
Ability to effectively function in a team environment, Pre-Sales and Sales team members, and subject matter experts throughout the organization and with partners.Obtain proficiency in the following tools: Ombud, Salesforce, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Concur, and online proposal tools.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines/constraints.Must be highly motivated and be able to work independently.College degree preferred.CPP and/or PHR/SPHR certification is recommended.Must be team-orientated and sales-focused.Proficient with current and upcoming technology trends.Knowledge of UKG, Artificial Intelligence, Cognos, or SQL-based reporting concepts desired.Familiarity with SSO, MFA, and security principles as they apply to SaaS Enterprise ApplicationsExperience working with UKG products such as Ready, Pro, Pro Workforce Management, System Configuration, and Device Management.Experience in integrations utilizing APIs, Flat Files, Boomi, Middleware, Postman, or other technologies.Travel Requirements:Responsible for all personal travel arrangements and logistics for meetings.Approximately 10-15% of travel is required with overnight stays.