Jacob Bechtel

Indian Trail

Summary

Professional with experience in managing and coordinating complex bids. Specialized in strategic planning, proposal development, and stakeholder engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs and ensuring reliability. Skilled in communication, negotiation, and project management with results-driven mindset.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Proposal Administrator

SEECO

07.2022 - Current

Increased proposal win rates by 30 percent for sealed bids.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate quotes for products and services.
Successfully and efficiently completed around 5-15 quotes daily with some ranging from 25-250 pages each.
Collaborated with sales team to develop customized proposals tailored to meet client needs and preferences.
Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate competitive pricing, resulting in cost savings for clients.
Manage all request for quotes (RFQ's) for the sales department.
Trained and mentored junior staff members (3 total) in proposal writing best practices, enhancing team performance.
Streamlined proposal development process, reducing turnaround time and improving overall efficiency.

Field Technician/Outside Sales Representative

Killingsworth Environmental

02.2018 - 07.2022

Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
Provided services for 15-20 residential and commercial properties daily.
Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for projects and gained client approval on costs.
Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges and security practices.
Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

Loss Prevention Service Ambassador

Nordstrom Rack

04.2017 - 02.2018

Enforcing company policy and procedures on risk control
Responsible for keeping accurate log of all product losses for each week and submitting that log to management.
Supervised up to 25 employees.
Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.

Catering Coordinator

Waiters Choice

05.2014 - 04.2017

Set up and broke down catering services for corporate, personal and wedding events.
Distributed meals to about 15 clients every day.
Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.

Education

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

UNC Charlotte

12.2016

Skills

Superior organizational skills
Sales proposal creation
Expense Monitoring
Lead Generation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Pricing strategy
Proposal writing
Logistics Data Analysis

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