Business Unit Sales Coordinator, Data Center

About CBRE Data Center Solutions

CBREData Centre Solutions (DCS) is seeking a highly motivated and versatile BusinessUnit & Sales Coordinator to join our growing team across Southeast Asia andIndia.

Thisdynamic role will be instrumental in driving sales governance and supportingoperational excellence within our Data Centre Solutions business. Thesuccessful candidate will be a proactive, people-oriented individual with astrong ability to manage multiple tasks and foster a collaborative cultureacross diverse stakeholder teams in the region. This role offers an excellentopportunity for an individual keen to grow their career within the excitingData Centre space, specifically within sales and operations.

What You'll Do

SalesGovernance & Proposal Management (approx. 60%):

• Proposal Development: Lead and support the end-to-end proposal writing process, crafting compelling and accurate proposals, presentations, and other sales collateral. This includes gathering necessary information quickly and efficiently to meet submission deadlines.
• SalesProcess & Governance: Act as a central point ofcontact for sales governance, ensuring adherence to CBRE's establishedprocesses, policies, and best practices. This will involve understanding thesales lifecycle with minimal handholding and proactively identifying areas for improvement.
• Sales Process Administration: Support the Business Development Manager to streamline sales operations by managing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), conducting thorough research to build comprehensive information packs, and maintaining precise client and sales data for the Business Unit. This includes tracking sales activities, assisting with pitch preparations, coordinating client communications during the bid process, and obtaining quotes from subcontractors for proposals.
• Information Gathering: Rapidly assimilate and consolidate information from various internal and external sources to support proposal development and sales strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with sales teams, subject matter experts, and regional leadership to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the sales cycle.
• Document Creation & Pricing Support: Utilise Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, to create bespoke, simple proposal templates while maintaining CBRE's branding. To support Business Development Manager / Director in inputting pricing elements into client-facing documents.
  
  

OperationsSupport (approx. 40% of time):

• Support the implementation andcontinuous improvement of operational processes within Data Centre Solutions,focusing on efficiency, risk mitigation, and service delivery.
• The BUSC will manageschedules and coordinate internal and external meetings, acting as a key pointof contact for the BU. This also includes diligently taking meeting minutes,ensuring the timely execution of follow-up actions, and contributing to clearcommunication by writing the Business Unit newsletter and other announcementsto maintain operational efficiency.
• The BUSC will beresponsible for managing and maintaining the Executive Director's calendar& meetings, and travel arrangements where necessary.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Coordinate and manage tasks and initiatives across different stakeholder teamsand within the Southeast Asia and India regions.
• Proactively identify and address operationalchallenges, contributing to solutions that enhance overall businessperformance.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Proposal Writing Expertise: Proven experience in writing clear, concise, and persuasive proposals and other client-facing documents.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPointand Excel are essential for creating professional presentations, templates, andmanaging pricing data.
• A solid understanding of sales methodologies and governance principles, withthe ability to quickly grasp and apply new processes.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse, and refine complex information intoactionable insights.
• Basic knowledge of datacentre operations, infrastructure, or related technologies is a plus. A keenwillingness to learn and develop expertise in this area is essential, with adesire to grow within the Data Centre sales and operations domain.
• A people person who can buildstrong relationships, foster a positive team culture, and effectivelycommunicate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple prioritiesand bids simultaneously, delivering high-quality results within establisheddeadlines.
• Act as a champion of CBRE's RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, andExcellence) within the business unit, fostering a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment across diverse teams and stakeholders within the region.
• A highly motivatedindividual who takes initiative and requires minimal supervision.
  
  

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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