Acxiom is looking for a Sales Program Associate to provide end-to-end program management during the deal pursuit process. Works closely with the sales organization assisting in the management and organization of client facing proposal content and pursuit materials (requirements timelines and deliverables.). Responsible for ensuring content and client deliverables meet Acxiom brand standards. In addition this role will also be responsible for management of our internal proposal management platform Loopio to ensure we are optimizing tool functionality to drive efficiencies in our RFP response process. Will work hand in hand with marketing stakeholders to ensure compelling proposal content assets are created for our prioritized list of products and services as well as manage our internal content governance review process for ongoing content updates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help to organize the pursuit and determine value propositioning and messaging. Responsible for RFP bid project management best practices.
- Engage pursuit team members as needed to align with client business needs
- Utilize Acxiom portfolio knowledge to sales teams for the positioning of key content messaging for client pursuits
- Manage and ensure compliance with organizational processes pursuit specific collaboration tools project plans calendars pursuit issues and risks planning and review meetings
- Communicate with the entire pursuit team to build and maintain a shared understanding of pursuit plans status priorities and assists in the management of next steps
- Identify and resolve pursuit issues by escalating them or engaging key stakeholders and/or senior leadership as appropriate
- Interface with third party intermediaries and/or client personnel as necessary to understand requirements and manage pursuit plans/activities
- Continues to develop and executive and self-direct education plan to further their in-depth information about Acxioms products direct marketing and the industry they serve oriented around:
- ProductKnowledgetoincrease product knowledge conduct product presentations create product proposals addressing client reported business issues and conducting value proposition driven demonstrations (if applicable).
- Direct MarketingTrends: toincrease knowledge of key concepts promotional contents promotional media channels challenges and solutions.
- IndustryTraining: toincrease understanding the industry served industry trends vertical industry nuances (if applicable).
- CompetitionTraining: toincrease understanding of the competition and enabling our products and services to viewed as superior.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Related internship experience or a Bachelors degree; or equivalent work experience
- Industry knowledge / awareness
- Strong communication skills strong writing skills required
- Strong Presentation skill
- MS Office Suite experience
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Collaborative work style working cross-functionally to produce on-time on-target content that drives results
- Self-Starter with ability to operate and take action in a hybrid work environment
- Strong attention to detail and process. Well organized with strong project management skills
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
- Experience with relevant content management or CMA tools
- Experience with RFP process
WHO ARE WE SEEKING
- Top Talent & High Performers: We hire the brightest in the industry
- Innovative Collaborators: We drive operational improvements to promote efficiency and enhance performance.
- Future Leaders: We develop our people and promote from within.
- Game Changers: We empower people to challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities.
- Emotional Intelligence: We cultivate greatness both within ourselves and with others.
- Enthusiastic Employees: We look for initiative to conquer complex challenges.
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Primary Location City/State:
Conway Arkansas
Additional Locations (if applicable):
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