Proposal Analyst- German Speaking

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Main duties:

· Respond to RFI (Requests for Information) and similar client / prospective client questionnaires

· Provide support for and respond to Request for Proposals (RfPs)

· Receive and analyze RFIs and RfPs for large scale New Business Development and ensure distribution to the operational groups in a timely manner

· Establish timelines for completion of deliverables

· Coordinate and lead group discussions with internal stakeholders relevant for each RFI / RfP

· Work with counterparts in departments to present a harmonized response to client requirement documents (RFI / RfPs), ensuring that deliverables are similar in content, style, structure, accuracy and quality

· Verify that budgets are accurate and verify that company processes are followed

· Ensure final RFI / RfP response complies with the stipulated client instructions

· Ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals

· Assist with other proposal-related activities required as part of the pre-sales procurement cycle.

Required Qualifications:

. German proficency required

· Bachelor’s Degree / Educational background in business or Life Science

· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in proposal management / pre-sales

· Fluency in English (C1 level CEFR)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Writer, Teams and SharePoint)

· Numerate / analytical skills, with an aptitude for numbers

· Strong time management / organizational skills

· Autonomous, concentrated and commitment to delivering high-quality work

· Excellent communication

· Ability to work in a team, but also independently

· Sense of responsibility

· Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

· Open minded and willingness to work in an international team in a matrix structure

· Strong work ethic and adaptable

· Flexibility / Change Management

Desirable Qualifications: 

· Clear understanding of processes and needs in relevance to the pharmaceutical industry

· Desire to understand clients’ structures and specific needs for each

· Knowledge of Salesforce (preferable)

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.