MODE Transportation, LLC
Proposal Coordinator (Creative Design)
Description
JOB SUMMARY: This position will support all aspects of the Solution Design team in responding to formal requests for proposal, quotes, and information for new business opportunities. Reports to the Director, Solutions Design.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work with MODE Global's network of agencies and salespeople in the maintenance and growth of their business.
Provide analytical support for activities related to developing new and/or existing business.
Immediate need is to support our network with assistance in establishing MODE as a vendor with several customers, answering requests for information across multiple brands and managing our information to update online questionnaires. On-line RFI execution through various customer bid platforms will be necessary.
Interact and collaborate with various internal departments including, but not limited to insurance, legal, operations, and product line teams. CRM management skills necessary to keep track of workload, ensure information is updated timely for bid execution and business growth.
Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting all customers (internal and external) first and displaying focus and patience.
Longer term need will be to assist the Solution analysts with RFP's and additional work in support of growing our business via the RFP process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required
Excellent organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, attention to detail, as well as proven analytical ability
People skills – the ability to establish effective working relationships across multiple groups. Strong customer service skills
Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office software (Excel, Word and other Microsoft applications)
Excellent Excel skills, specifically VLookups, formulas and large spreadsheet manipulation
MODE Transportation (“MODE”) is part of MODE Global, LLC, one of the top 10 non-asset based transportation and logistics businesses in North America. Across more than 200 locations, MODE provides personalized transportation, freight, and logistics solutions for land, air, and sea. The company's shipping expertise encompasses truckload, LTL, intermodal, air, ocean, small parcel and supply chain solutions to ensure that every need is met. MODE operates across a diverse set of industries including food & beverage, consumer products, industrial, medical, automotive, chemical, and retail.
At MODE, we're dedicated to providing our employees with a working environment where they can flourish professionally and personally. You can expect an inclusive and supportive workplace where people help each other succeed. Our benefits package is exceptional, including medical, dental, and vision with flexible time off policies. We believe in the future of our employees, so we offer a generous match to your 401k plan. With locations all across the United States, you can join us in providing transportation and logistics solutions to our customers.
Business Development