Bid Analyst

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Bid Analyst in our Bid Department at our Carson headquarters to facilitate the efficient creation and delivery of bids, bid reviews, and proposals. Successful candidates will have excellent customer service and must be outcome-oriented. You will partner with several business units to produce high-quality proposals that respond to the unique needs of our customers. With an eye toward efficiency, you will also help create a series of templates so that we can quickly produce proposals for even the most complex customer needs. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail is essential. You will be fully engaged and busy from the first day and we guarantee there will never be a dull moment. And we’re here to help you succeed—in 2022 Lakeshore earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Analyze RFBs/RFPs/RFQs to best understand customer needs  
• Produce high-caliber proposals that meet customer specifications and deadlines 
• Create a suite of templates that the department can utilize to quickly respond to customer requests  
• Collaborate with several internal departments and vendors to ensure all business needs are met and bids are produced on time  
• Provide exceptional customer service for our customers throughout the bid process 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience in reviewing and responding to RFBs/RFPs/RFQs  
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and interpreting contractual language  
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy and attention to detail  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting  
• Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills  
• Self-motivation with excellent time-management and organizational skills  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience in Adobe and Salesforce a plus  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Outstanding ability to work in a team environment  
• Excellent interpersonal & people skills 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $32 - $38 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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