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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity. Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, accessories and services for virtually every vocation, backed by technology and engineered for uptime. A true one-stop shop, we offer a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers' businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.

In this position...

This role is a key driver of growth for our business, as you'll be responsible for managing bids and proposals for a diverse range of clients, including commercial businesses and government entities at the federal, state, and municipal levels. You'll lead the planning, development, and delivery of compelling bids, proposals, and responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. This involves collaborating with subject matter experts across the organization to gather information, develop tailored solutions, and effectively articulate our key differentiators. You'll also coordinate with internal stakeholders, including operational and executive staff, to ensure alignment across departments. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on our success in both the commercial and government sectors.

What you'll do...

Bid & Proposal Management:

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of compelling bids, proposals, and responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.

• Understand client requirements thoroughly and translate them into winning proposals that highlight our company's strengths and capabilities.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to gather information, develop tailored solutions, and articulate key differentiators.

• Create persuasive presentations and proposals that effectively convey our value proposition and demonstrate our ability to meet client needs.

• Ensure proposals are delivered on time and meet all specified requirements.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operational and executive staff, to gather information, develop solutions, and ensure alignment across departments.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration.

• Manage the flow of information and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed.

Proposal Development:

• Craft persuasive and compelling proposals that highlight our company's strengths, expertise, and ability to meet client needs.

• Utilize strong writing and editing skills to create clear, concise, and impactful proposals.

• Ensure proposals are visually appealing and easy to understand.

Client Engagement:

• Contribute to the development of client relationships by providing insights and support during the bid and proposal process.

• Understand client needs and preferences to tailor proposals accordingly.

• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor throughout the process.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of experience working on bids & proposals.

• 2+ years of experience working closely with stakeholders and with cross-functional teams.

Even better, you may have...

• Government big experience would be preferred, but not required.

• Prior fleet management services experience preferred, but not required.

• Prior presentation and operational experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with RFPs, RFQs, & RFIs.

• Prior service or sales contact experience with commercial fleet customers is preferred.

• Able to answer customer questions regarding service delivery with consideration for operational capabilities.

• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic white space environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, both for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of the sales team.

• Willingness and ability to travel to attend meetings and meet with fleet customers and dealers.

• Ability to comfortably manage multiple projects with competing demands for resources under tight deadlines.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 39096