Bid & Proposal Specialist

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Bid & Proposal Specialist to join an international team within the Grid Automation business unit. Engineering Sales is focused on providing technical advice and support to sales teams and conducting technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer specific pricing including Preparing and conducting technical sales briefings for customer and company representatives. Researching customer technical specifications and estimating the costs, resources, time, and technical requirements of modifying, configuring, and installing the product or solution. Evaluating sales proposals to ensure they are technically accurate and consistent with the organization's quality standards. May resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems and conduct initial user training A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How you'll make an impact:

• You take ownership of proposal development, manage technical and commercial discussions to gather necessary input from various technical experts and commercial stakeholders.
• You will be working closely with sales, controlling, legal, financial, tax teams to develop best setup and winning strategy.
• As a bid proposal specialist, you will present the proposal to the top management.
• Ensure high compliance and quality of the offer.
• Ensure timely submission of the offer.
• You will be supporting negotiation process with the customers.
• Ensure internal process are followed and rules obeyed.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• You hold a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years of Proposal Management or Sales Support.
• Being organized and structured, quick learner and result oriented.
• A capable decision-maker with an understanding of business.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required. If you speak other languages, such as French or Spanish, it's a benefit.