Proposal Specialist needed for a global technology leader in electrification and automation
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Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
This is a company known as a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence with 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
This company's Measurement & Analytics division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance digital technology, this team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably.
Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Match
• Stock Purchase program
• Excellent Benefits including life insurance/disability insurance/healthcare plan/wellbeing program
• Over 130 years in business In over 100 countries

Job Details
We are immediately hiring for a Proposal Specialist. We are looking for candidates to work in Houston, TX, but we will consider highly qualified remote candidates. We will also consider candidates in the US that requires sponsorship for this position.
In this key position assisting the sales team, you will be the expert in delivering competitive bids, estimates and quotes to customers for analytical systems integration projects in the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics, Systems Integration Unit in Houston, Texas.
In this role your attention to detail and ability to negotiate with multiple partners will be vital to this key component of project planning. This position reports to the Proposals Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring timely and accurate creation of tender documents through coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Managing all aspects of the bid — including technical, financial, product management and risk reviews
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings if required (in-person if possible)
• Interface and communicate with customers and channel reps technically and commercially.
• Coordinating with the supply chain to identify suppliers for equipment and materials, through regular studies of customer needs and market

trends

• Contributing to an effective, positive customer relationship throughout the sales process
• Examining and reporting on the results of tenders and identifying areas for improvement to increase success
• Ensure all proposal processes and procedures are followed
• Maintain and update tools and processes as necessary

Requirements for this position includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Analyzer, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in preparing bids and tenders, working as proposal or inside sales with analyzers and systems integration preferred.
• Knowledge of process analyzers and systems integration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and spoken communication skills but also able to work independently and under

pressure

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work in the US

If you feel this position is right for you, please contact me at byron.johnson@jobot.com or 949.688.5706
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