Sales Support Specialist Senior

 ABOUT EDS:  EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS’ core portfolio comprises information-technology and business process outsourcing services, as well as information-technology transformation services. Their client relationship model reinforces EDS’ commitment to provide clients with a single point of contact armed with the company’s full resources. The EDS Agile Enterprise Platform provides the road map needed to continually meet the client’s needs. With more than $21 billion in annual revenue, EDS is ranked 111th on the Fortune 500. The company’s stock is traded on the New York (NYSE: EDS) and London stock exchanges. Learn more at: www.eds.com. WHY EDS: EDS offers employees a broad and unparalleled range of career growth and advancement opportunities based on individual performance and merit. EDS has competitive compensation and an industry leading full benefits package, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more. At EDS we thrive on diversity and team spirit. We are committed to being a great place to work, a trusted business partner and an attractive investment for your career. We are looking for Sales Support Specialist Senior with a minimum of Three (3) years successful experience in costing or pricing large scale ITO deals with a third party intermediary such as Gartner, TPI, Equiterra, Everest, Bearing Point, etc. JOB DESCRIPTION:  Performs a variety of support activities across pursuits and deals within sales and across the enterprise. Works as a core member of the pursuit team to determine deal scope, objective, message, and components that make up the proposed business and technical solution on moderately- to highly- complex information technology outsourcing deals. Compiles information and coordinates the construction of the value proposition and business case in alignment with corporate guidelines and due diligence with the goal of creating a proposal for the client that will secure the contract with the maximum possible positive financial outcome. Coordinates the deal review and approval gates as directed by corporate policy. PRIMARY CAPABILITY: Deal Analyst for mid-size to large Information Technology sales pursuits. The location of this assignment is in Plano, TX, USA with business travel required.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position. JOB PREREQUISITES: Must have a minimum of Three (3) years successful experience in costing or pricing large scale ITO deals with a third party intermediary such as Gartner, TPI, Equiterra, Everest, Bearing Point, etc. Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or BBA or related field or equivalent experience.  MBA Preferred. Strong financials background. Excellent client facing skills with proven ability to present to CXO level prospects. Proven ability to manage efforts on large/complex concurrent projects Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple concurrent workstreams and multiple deals Proven commitment to quality assurance Demonstrated competence with attention to detail Large I/T deal pursuit experience New business opportunity assessment, RFP response and proposal development, or new contract startups Knowledge of capabilities/resources required to put together large deals Experience successfully working with matrixed pursuit teams on large scale Information Technology (I/T) sales pursuits. Must be able to travel frequently.  **TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION** Go to the following link: http://www.edscareers.com  Select and click on link “Search for Jobs” Enter the following number in the “Keywords” field 2352815 Apply for the position Thank you for your interest!*This position is not one for which the employer will sponsor an individual for employment visa status or pay relocation assistance.EDS is a registered mark and the EDS logo is a trademark of electronic data Systems Corporation. EDS is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its people. Copyright 2006 electronic data Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.