Understand the problem statement (RFP/ RFI) and ensure identification of missing information jointly with the pursuit team and support the framing of appropriate queries to capture the missing information.
Validate the service lines and information needed for completion of proposal response.
Support the Bid Solutions team in creation of deal solutions and pricing.
Own elements of presales support function (Deal analytics, prospect list, BD assets etc).
Support compliance initiatives strict adherence to Bid Management process in line with laid down templates, tools and approval matrices.
Ensure that CRM tagging of Bid Manager is compliant for their respective bids.
Assist Bid Solution teams in detailing and articulation of solutions (response to RFPs/ RFIs/ unsolicited bids etc) and ensure completeness of the same with regard to content and form.
Own deal solutions response for smaller/ nonstrategic deals.
Assist in industry research, market study to arrive at gaps to be plugged by Cognizant expertise.
Template Management Ensure usage of AOPL brand guidelines Practice Development.
Create and update reusable artefacts.
Assist in creating reusable assets/artefacts to showcase Cognizant expertise in all areas consulting, technology, outsourcing etc Client Visit Management.
Contribute in knowledge management activities by creating case studies of existing engagements, reusable standardised collaterals, etc and ensure presales artefacts are up to date.
Contribute to knowledge sharing sessions within and outside the BD group.