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Monterey CA or Shelton CT

Director, Contract & Bid Administration - Excelligence Learning Corporation is the leading provider of innovative and compelling early childhood educational products that empower teachers and students across the country.

The Director, Contract & Bid Administration will lead the bids and proposal staff across all Excelligence companies. The bids and proposals staff are charged with sourcing procurement opportunities as well as the preparation and submission of winning proposals. In this role, the Director will work with Excelligence’s subsidiary companies to coordinate responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Grant Proposals. The person in this role will also manage existing and future GSA Schedules and opportunities.

The position involves researching, writing, and producing a high volume of client-facing documentation on behalf of Excelligence in support of an array of innovative education products. This role will successfully communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders including, Legal, Sales, e-Commerce, Product leads and other subject matter experts, as needed - and thus, is a highly visible role.

The Director will oversee a small team, exhibiting strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks. We are looking for a strong team member who leads by example and keeps the team informed of changes.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and grant proposals that are a fit with one or more of the Excelligence companies. Communicate with a point of contact at the appropriate Excelligence company, confirming that the opportunity should be pursued.
• Plan, research, develop, and edit complex content for proposals in response to customer solicitations
• Act as the central point of contact on assigned proposals, and lead and guide the work of the Bids and Proposals team
• Manage GSA Schedules and future GSA opportunities for Excelligence subsidiary companies
• Maintain, improve, and enforce the bids process within the team and across the company
• Understand the various Excelligence subsidiary companies and their position in the market to best represent and respond to RFP opportunities
• Monitor the bid opportunities pipeline and ensure that team resources are appropriately allocated
• Lead and/or support the development and submission of winning strategic bid responses by working with the Bids team, internal experts and/or contractors, as required
• Research and gather information to include corporate information, product information, and other standard materials
• Maintain, augment and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids
• Direct product strategy research to inform bid responses as well as broader company awareness
• Manage the active bid and contract maintenance, including performance tracking, contract reporting, and fees.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree, or equivalent in relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience with public sector RFP responses and/or large-scale grant applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven attention to detail
• Excellent writing, grammar, and spelling ability
• Strong understanding of the early childhood education market
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to multi task and work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment

APPLY ONLINE

You can also send resumes to [email protected].

Really Good Stuff – Kansas City, MO

Our Warehouse Associates in Replenishment are responsible for product movement through the warehouse and providing complete customer satisfaction through their focus on quality, efficiency and accuracy.

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate workflow and quality control of all inbound functions
• Communicate and follow-up on daily information
• Support facility and department guidelines, processes, and SOP's
• Stocking, inventory control, cycle counts and processing returned goods
• Some record keeping skills
• Keep work environment and warehouse clean and free of debris
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities
• Really Good Stuff benefits include health insurance, ten paid holidays, paid vacations and a great team oriented working environment. Typical work schedules are Mon-Fri. Seasonal overtime will be required as well as flexibility in scheduling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform work quickly and accurately
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on the task at hand
• Thrive in a team-oriented work environment
• Flexible to work overtime as needed
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Knowledge & Education

• Solid knowledge of general warehouse procedures and skills required.
• The ability to read, understand and utilize both RF scanners and computers.
• A high school graduate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft preferred.
• Exposure to an AS400 is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to read English are required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Adequate mobility to continually walk and stand; pull orders from various shelf heights
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to access all areas of the facility.
• Noise level for this environment is moderate.

APPLY ONLINE

You can also send resumes to [email protected].

Really Good Stuff – Kansas City, MO

Our Warehouse Associates have the responsibility of providing complete customer satisfaction through their focus on quality, efficiency and accuracy in picking, packing and shipping orders to our customers through the U.S. and Canada.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing customer orders by picking product, checking orders for accuracy, packing, shipping and loading.
• Duties could also include stocking, inventory control or processing returned goods.
• Keep work environment and warehouse clean and free of debris.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on the task at hand.
• Thrive in a team-oriented work environment.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Knowledge & Education:

• General warehouse procedures and skills.
• Read, understand and utilize both RF scanners and computers.
• A high school graduate with some experience preferred.
• Limited knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
• Exposure to AS400 is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to read English are required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• The ability to access all areas of the facility.
• Noise level for this environment is moderate.

Really Good Stuff benefits include health insurance, ten paid holidays, paid vacations and a great team oriented working environment. Typical work schedules are Mon-Fri. Seasonal overtime will be required as well as flexibility in scheduling.

APPLY ONLINE

You can also send resumes to [email protected].

Really Good Stuff - Kansas City, MO

Our Warehouse Associates have the responsibility of providing complete customer satisfaction through their focus on quality, efficiency and accuracy in picking, packing and shipping orders to our customers through the U.S. and Canada.

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processing customer orders by picking product, checking orders for accuracy, packing, shipping and loading.
• Duties could also include stocking, inventory control or processing returned goods.
• Keep work environment and warehouse clean and free of debris
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on the task at hand.
• Thrive in a team-oriented work environment.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Knowledge & Education:

• General warehouse procedures and skills.
• Read, understand and utilize both RF scanners and computers.
• A high school graduate with some experience preferred.
• Limited knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
• Exposure to AS400 is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read English are required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to access all areas of the facility.
• Noise level for this environment is moderate.

Really Good Stuff benefits include health insurance, ten paid holidays, paid vacations and a great team oriented working environment. Typical work schedules are Mon-Fri. Seasonal overtime will be required as well as flexibility in scheduling

APPLY ONLINE

You can also send resumes to [email protected].

Really Good Stuff - Kansas City, MO

Our Warehouse Associates have the responsibility of providing complete customer satisfaction through their focus on quality, efficiency and accuracy in picking, packing and shipping orders to our customers through the U.S. and Canada.

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processing customer orders by picking product, checking orders for accuracy, packing, shipping and loading.
• Duties could also include stocking, inventory control or processing returned goods.
• Keep work environment and warehouse clean and free of debris.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on the task at hand.
• Thrive in a team-oriented work environment.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Knowledge & Education:

• General warehouse procedures and skills.
• Read, understand and utilize both RF scanners and computers.
• A high school graduate with some experience preferred.
• Limited knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
• Exposure to AS400 is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read English are required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to access all areas of the facility.
• Noise level for this environment is moderate.

Seasonal overtime will be required as well as flexibility in scheduling

APPLY ONLINE

You can also send resumes to [email protected].