Associate Proposal Analyst
Location: Melville, NY or New York City | Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc. | Requisition ID: 33960 | Category: Strategy/Planning | Position Type: Full-Time | Workstyle: Hybrid
About the Role Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is currently seeking an Associate Proposal Analyst (Assoc Analyst, Proposal). The Associate Proposal Analyst is responsible for assisting and supporting bid and RFI efforts, including conducting basic research, coordinating meetings and participating in preparing proposals and presentations. This is an entry level position that will grow individuals into the organization.
This position can be based out of Melville, NY or Park Ave, NYC. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Your Impact Proposal Management & Development (70%)
Participates and assists in proposal development and bid activities for local and regional opportunities including maintaining schedules, coordinating inputs and reviews, and tracking bid strategy implementation
Drafts responses to smaller and less complex RFI opportunities
Prepares PowerPoint presentations to support RFP/RFI/RFQ opportunities, as well as current contract renewals and expansion requests using defined processes
Conducts basic research of current prospects; researches and interviews Operations, Technology, and others to draft appropriate and effective copy for individual proposals and bid materials
Reviews and edits written materials to ensure quality and consistency
Meets established deadlines for all proposals
Solution Design & Positioning (15%)
Gains a clear understanding of division's and client's objectives, observing and absorbing market knowledge and trends
Documents solutions that address customer requirements and needs
Partners with key teams such as Pricing, Operations and Sales to obtain data required for less complex solution design and documentation
Project Coordination (15%)
Conducts basic research on potential clients in preparation for RFI/RFP/RFQ opportunities, exploring company websites, collateral, press releases to understand company culture, financials, and goals
Assists Proposal Analysts and Senior Proposal Analysts by coordinating Project Notebooks, meetings, and drafts for ongoing RFI/RFP/RFQ projects
About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience
Degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing related subject preferred
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Must be a proficient, persuasive writer
Experience creating graphics and formatting documents
Research & analytical skills are required
Attention to detail balanced by a view of the larger goal
Must have professional image and polished presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a greater team
Project management skills required
Must be skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio)
Experience with Adobe and proposal management software is a plus
May be required to work non-standard hours due to client deadlines
Requires printing and packaging client-facing deliverables in a local Canon office. Must be able to lift and move boxes/packages weighing less than 15 lbs.
Salary: $66,300 - $73,650 annually
Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business‑to‑business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top‑10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years*.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
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About the Role Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is currently seeking an Associate Proposal Analyst (Assoc Analyst, Proposal). The Associate Proposal Analyst is responsible for assisting and supporting bid and RFI efforts, including conducting basic research, coordinating meetings and participating in preparing proposals and presentations. This is an entry level position that will grow individuals into the organization.
This position can be based out of Melville, NY or Park Ave, NYC. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Your Impact Proposal Management & Development (70%)
Participates and assists in proposal development and bid activities for local and regional opportunities including maintaining schedules, coordinating inputs and reviews, and tracking bid strategy implementation
Drafts responses to smaller and less complex RFI opportunities
Prepares PowerPoint presentations to support RFP/RFI/RFQ opportunities, as well as current contract renewals and expansion requests using defined processes
Conducts basic research of current prospects; researches and interviews Operations, Technology, and others to draft appropriate and effective copy for individual proposals and bid materials
Reviews and edits written materials to ensure quality and consistency
Meets established deadlines for all proposals
Solution Design & Positioning (15%)
Gains a clear understanding of division's and client's objectives, observing and absorbing market knowledge and trends
Documents solutions that address customer requirements and needs
Partners with key teams such as Pricing, Operations and Sales to obtain data required for less complex solution design and documentation
Project Coordination (15%)
Conducts basic research on potential clients in preparation for RFI/RFP/RFQ opportunities, exploring company websites, collateral, press releases to understand company culture, financials, and goals
Assists Proposal Analysts and Senior Proposal Analysts by coordinating Project Notebooks, meetings, and drafts for ongoing RFI/RFP/RFQ projects
About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience
Degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing related subject preferred
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Must be a proficient, persuasive writer
Experience creating graphics and formatting documents
Research & analytical skills are required
Attention to detail balanced by a view of the larger goal
Must have professional image and polished presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a greater team
Project management skills required
Must be skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio)
Experience with Adobe and proposal management software is a plus
May be required to work non-standard hours due to client deadlines
Requires printing and packaging client-facing deliverables in a local Canon office. Must be able to lift and move boxes/packages weighing less than 15 lbs.
Salary: $66,300 - $73,650 annually
Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business‑to‑business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top‑10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years*.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
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