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Jeremy – Director, Proposals Delivery and Sales Administration

Jeremy is Director, Proposals Delivery and Sales Administration, for RHEA in Canada, where he has worked at the Gatineau office since early 2022.

What is your favourite aspect of your job?

I really enjoy the fact that my job allows me (and my team) to contribute to the success of RHEA.

What made you want to work in the security sector?

Working in the security sector means that we work on ‘real-world’ projects. Also, security touches many aspects of our day-to-day lives and that contributes to my interest in this sector.

What has been your most memorable career highlight?

I have been involved in bid management for more than 25 years and there have been many highlights throughout my career!

If I have to pick one, I would say that receiving notice that we have won a proposal is always a highlight. It represents many things: it validates our efforts towards the proposal we submitted, it means more revenue for RHEA and it means continued employment for our people. It also means that we are growing as a company in a particular sector or sub-sector, and/or that we are expanding our client base.

Would you recommend a career in your sector?

Yes, I would. For me, I am able to apply the knowledge and skills I have gained over the years and apply it in an interesting field that allows me to continue learning new technology that has relevance in the real world.

Do you have any tips for people trying to get jobs in this sector?

In my opinion, to be successful in bid management it is essential to have strong time management and organizational skills. You also need to have attention to detail – one missed item can disqualify a proposal.

This is typically a career that you learn and grow in by doing the job. So if you are interested in getting into bid management, I suggest trying to contribute to as many proposals as possible to gain experience – and to make sure this is the right career for you.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

To balance out the stresses of my job, I like to cook, play golf and stay active. I am an avid American Football fan. And I am currently learning Spanish.

Tell us something unusual about yourself

I am not sure how unusual it is, but I am a trained sommelier, having done the training purely as a matter of personal interest.