Job Summary
BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.
The Sales Enablement & Bid Management Team includes client-focused, collaborative, and high-performing professionals who are strategically aligned to BDO’s market development and growth priorities.
The Bid Coordinator is responsible for managing the quality of our bid deliverables as part of the larger Sales Enablement & Bid Management Team. That team works to ensure that BDO’s pursuit materials are strategic, compelling, and high-quality by focusing on 4 main areas:
1. Quality control – reviewing grammatical and structural element of a deliverable as well as confirming that final deliverables conform to our corporate visual identity and brand standards
2. Execution – compiling bid deliverables using vetted content and appropriate templates
3. Strategy – working with our service professionals to develop pursuit materials and messaging that are designed to align with each client’s unique needs
4. Enablement – creating and managing tools, templates, and processes to expedite the delivery of high-quality pursuit materials and messaging.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing or other relevant field preferred
Experience:
- 1 (one) or more years of relevant work experience required
Software:
- Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with emphasis on and basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Driven, self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels in a client-oriented environment
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Solid verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in editing and utilization of current grammar and written style practices (familiar with AP writing style preferred)
- Able to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Communicates effectively with employees of all levels
- Able to relate to diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
Chicago, IL
Exceptional service. Worldwide.
BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.
Unparalleled partner-involvement
Deep industry knowledge and participation
Geographic coverage across the U.S.
Cohesive global network
Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network.