Technical RFP Specialist
at Teknion Limited

Job Description

Position Overview: 

The Technical RFP Specialist will support the Montreal Corporate Accounts team in building bid specifications. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pre-bid & RFP/RFI/RFQ Process Specific:
  • Participate in review, analysis and assessment of RFP/RFI/RFQ's
  • Collaborate with the bid response team to ensure timely delivery of product solutions and specifications.
  • Search for and/or craft product solution responses that align with the specific opportunity.
  • Communicate with assigned specifier to ensure appropriate concept specifications for major projects and bids for corporate standards.
  • Develop and implement appropriate product application strategies.
  • Overall review of the solution and technical information for accuracy.
  • Provide graphic representations of product solution concepts.
  • Customize product design solutions and pricing in pre-bid phase.
  • Assist Corporate Accounts Director and Account Manager in formatting and finalizing proposal packages for delivery.

• Training and Guidance Specific:
  • Provide training, insight, and demonstration of the RFP product solutioning process to new Sales personnel at Teknion and Dealers
  • Provide consulting support to our dealers on product customization and specification.
  • Enter special pricing requests for direct business and complex specials.
  • Provide structure and guidance to our dealers when entering special requests.
  • Interact with the Technical Services (specials) department to develop appropriate product applications, and coordinate with Engineering department as appropriate.

Experience, Skills, and Educational Requirements:

• 3-year Diploma of Collegial Studies from a CEGEP or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from three-year college or university (Interior Design, Architecture or other Design related programs); or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Teknion products a plus
• Ability to keep abreast of new product developments for both Teknion and its competitors.
• Knowledge of architectural products is a plus
• Knowledge of design and product specification process
• Knowledge of industry-standard design and specification tools (i.e CAD, CAP2020, Project Matrix, Sketchup, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of today's design trends and workplace strategies
• Spoken and written communication skills in French & English a must

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization.   It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.  A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

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