Sales Advancement (RFP) Specialist

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Why Join Q2?

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology-and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our \"Circle of Awesomeness\" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

SUMMARY
Q2 is seeking an Sales Advancement (RFP) Specialist to join our team. This individual is responsible for the ownership and completion of Request for Proposal/Request for Information (RFP/RFI) responses, Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ), and other sales cycle deliverables. These functions are mission-critical to the company's overall sales goals. The dedicated focus of the RFP team in these areas increases Q2's ability to compete and win in the market. We are seeking a qualified individual who thrives in a dynamic and demanding environment, is exceptionally detail-oriented, and understands the key stages and deliverables within sales cycles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Author and collaborate on RFP, RFI, and DDQ response documents
• Responsible for new content creation, content updates, proposal editing, formatting, proofreading, peer review, and process management
• Maintain and contribute content to the RFP database and knowledge management systems
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in various phases to deadlines
• Manage the overall production process and delivery to the Sales and Relationship Management teams throughout the cycles of net new sales, renewals, and cross-sales
• Work collaboratively within the RFP team and with the external and internal Sales teams
• Perform independent research and collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance proposal responses and RFP database content
• Produce high quality on-time deliverables that conform to Q2 documentation standards
• Ensure adherence to security, confidentiality, and privacy policies

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 2 years of relevant industry experience in banking, lending, fintech, financial services, software sales, or RFP management, with a bachelors degree
• Knowledge of Q2 company, solutions and services highly valued
• Experience working with or for banks, credit unions, lending, leasing, financial technology or financial services companies highly valued
• Proficiency with technical content writing, researching, editing, proofreading, tone and presentation
• Experience supporting sales
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent writing projects across project lifecycle phases with knowledge of project management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team of writers, subject matter experts, and sales team members to complete technical writing projects
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholder groups across a SaaS enterprise organization
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office mandatory (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint)
• Preferred experience with RFP database systems (RocketDocs PMAPS, Loopio or equivalent), knowledge base systems (Confluence, Seismic or equivalent) and Salesforce
• Travel may be required

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - \"You Earned it\"

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Our Culture & Commitment:

We're proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare-offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact-in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements", "salary_raw": null}