Sales Support Specialist
Avalara
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job DutiesProposal Creation:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and transform complex deal order forms into professional and branded proposals. Utilize market data, ROI analysis, and risk mitigation strategies to illustrate the value of our solutions in proposals.Quality Assurance:Ensure the accuracy and consistency of proposals by meticulously reviewing content, formatting, and adherence to branding guidelines. Conduct thorough quality checks to identify and rectify any errors or inconsistencies in proposals before final submission.Process Adherence:Follow established proposal processes and workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency in proposal creation and delivery. Work closely with Proposal Desk leadership to identify areas for process improvement and contribute to ongoing optimization efforts.Collaboration:Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including sales, product marketing, and revenue operations teams, to gather necessary information and align on proposal requirements. Collaborate with team members to share best practices, brainstorm ideas, and troubleshoot challenges encountered during proposal creation.Documentation Management:Maintain organized documentation of proposal templates, content libraries, and other resources to streamline the proposal creation process. Continuously update and improve proposal templates and content based on feedback and evolving business needs.
What You'll Need to be SuccessfulBachelor’s degree2-3 years of experience in a proposal specialist or similar role, preferably in software sales.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working on multiple projects under tight deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Loopio, SmartSheet, Gong, and Salesforce CPQ is a plus.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
About AvalaraWe’re Avalara. We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there’s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we’re not slowing down - not until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.We’re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.EEO StatementWe’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.