GTM - Special Bid Coordinator

<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Position Title:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <strong>Special Bid Coordinator - GTM Team</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Position Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <strong>Remote in the US</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Job Summary:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Special Bid Coordinator supports the Sales and Management Team by leading the planning, preparation, and execution of IBM Special Bids, Deal Registrations, and pricing strategies. This role works closely with Account Executives, IBM Channel Account Managers (CAMs), and distribution partners to develop competitive Opportunity Development Pricing (ODP) responses while protecting margin and maximizing program benefits. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The position plays a critical role in pricing optimization, bid strategy development, and performance reporting to drive revenue growth and profitability for IBM solutions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Essential Functions:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist Sales and Management Teams.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in Special Bid planning and preparation.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Review promotions and overall pricing strategy with Account Executives.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develop Opportunity Development Pricing responses.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in preparation of summary reports to management that will include Special Bid and Registration analysis including brand review performance and effectiveness. </span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assure completion of all reports.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to prioritize and organize workload.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be computer literate, including MS Office. Familiar with IBM processes and programming for IBM Power and IBM Storage.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must work well in a team environment.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, exceptional Excel skills, database and presentation software.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must have high-level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Education and Experience:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A four-year Business degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional office experience.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Or a high school diploma or equivalent with six years of professional office experience is required.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with IBM Special Bids, Deal Registrations and Pricing Strategies for IBM Power and IBM Storage.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Physical Requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. </span></li> </ul>

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