EL Sales Support Specialist - Configuration & Quotation m/f/d

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On this position, you will create and complete bids/estimations/quotations based on customer specification or customer requirements/budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness and high margin for the Company. You will be maintaining and improving the balance between all ABB units and customers that are present in the area of your responsibility. You will report to the Sale Support Manager of the EL France business area.

Your responsibilities

• Formulating competitive bids/estimates/quotations, taking into account best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each individual situation.
• Managing preparation of all technical (e. g. defining the most suitable technology and product type(s)), financial (e. g. total price sheet, cash flow analysis) and if necessary project management (e. g. quantifies hours of engineering and commissioning) aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
• In accordance with bid/estimate/quotation planning, ensuring that inputs for editing activities are provided on time and according to established quality procedures.
• Collecting and archiving documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process.
• Identifying potential risks in the bids, quotations and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels.
• Being responsible for collecting and collating all information needed to prepare the proposal, including both technical and cost elements.
• Establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships to understand customer needs.
• Conducting analysis of planned versus actual project performance under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Planning & Controls Manager.

Your background

• At least 3 years of higher education with a specialization in energy/electrotechnology/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional experience ideally with a sales support role (costing/project).
• Strong knowledge of UPS system (Uninterruptable Power Supplies) and/or low voltage power distribution (AC/DC) (able to understand an electrical Circuit diagram).
• Knowledge of Caneco, See Electrical, Autocad and/or existing quotation tools would be a plus.
• Fluent English and French is a must (both written ad spoken).
• Customer oriented, organized, autonomous, thrives in a challenging environment.
• Strong awareness of Health, Safety and Security rules: HSE is everyone's business.

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Smart Buildings digitally transforms commercial, industrial and residential buildings for the highest comfort, efficiency, safety and security - enhancing quality of life in buildings of the future through safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions, services and products. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid