The Strategic Accounts Product (RFP) Specialist is responsible for completing request for proposal (RFP) and quotation market-basket requests in an efficient and accurate manner. The role requires interfacing with several key contacts within Airgas, key corporate customer contacts and partner suppliers.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Preparation of request for proposal or quote market-basket including material discovery process, costing, and analysis of key drivers based on commodity, vendor and SKU
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with representatives from our key partner suppliers and work with them to identify and obtain special pricing at the time of the bid and provide support as needed throughout the opportunity
Communicate with key stakeholders (internal and external), share information as needed, and provide timely progress reports on outstanding requests
Participate in conference calls/meetings as needed to discuss or strategize on the RFP/quote opportunity
Maintain team documentation such as SOP's
Special projects as assigned by SA Manager(s) in support of agreed upon needs
Promote adoption of best practices in price management that are in alignment with SA and organizational goals
Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to shift priorities and deal with changing demands in an effective manner
Organized, self-motivated, resourceful, proactive individual that is comfortable working both independently and as a team member, taking ownership for assigned work
Outstanding work ethic; driven to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment by managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities
Ability to interact with and take direction from all levels of the Strategic Account team including management, the sales field and other members of the SA Business Management Team
High level of initiative, curiosity and potential to go beyond the described role as the team responsibilities evolve
Requirements:
2-3 years inside sales, customer service or relevant Airgas/industry experience preferred, with knowledge of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding and safety products a plus
Advanced Microsoft Excel® skills preferred (Vlookup, Pivots, etc.)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to talk, hear, and walk sit: use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.
Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects required.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability