Temporary - Sales Support Specialist

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We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

What We Offer You!

We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary

The Sales Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the Growth Organization, supporting New Business Managers and Sales Consultants to attract and onboard new Ministry Partners across all markets. This role thrives in a dynamic environment focused on achieving business growth through effective client engagement and support.

What You'll Do

• Lead the data request, RFI/RFP process, and other deal types for business opportunities.
• Coordinate client calls and finalist presentations, including agenda development and presentation materials.
• Coordinate the review of non-standard items for RFP responses and propose solutions.
• Customize responses to client inquiries to highlight product and service differentiation.
• Provide feedback to enhance proposal drafts and maintain the proposal database.
• Offer input on new products and services based on evolving client and business needs.
Leading the data request, RFI/RFP process, as well as other deal types for at-risk business opportunities including drafting and solicitation of custom responses, service model and SLA documentation, multi-product pricing, and oversight of overall end-to-end response
• Coordinating all activities for client calls and finalist's presentations including agenda development, speaker preparation, site logistics, presentation materials development, and participating in product capabilities and technical demos.
• Coordinating review of all non-standard items with the appropriate review committees; prepare review documents, determine appropriate parties to attend meeting, support positioning of the non-standard items and find solutions or action plan for RFP responses.
• Differentiating products and services with customized responses to client inquiries.
• Providing feedback to the business to improve proposal drafts and proposal database.
• Providing input on new products and services based on changing consultant and business requirements.

• Work collaboratively with New Business Managers and Sales Consultants.
• Provide information and support to prospective Ministry Partners to facilitate decision-making.

• Manage documentation, service models, and SLAs related to client engagements.

• Ensure comprehensive oversight of end-to-end response processes.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Appropriate licenses (can be acquired in the role).
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and GuideStone system applications.
• Complete confidentiality regarding GuideStone business matters.

• No experience required

• No travel required

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