Proposal Specialist

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You will be accountable for sales of Analytical System Integration, Process Automation Measurement & Analytics (PAMA) in Houston, Texas. In this position, you will be the expert in delivering competitive bids, estimates and quotes to customers for projects in Analytical System Integration, Process Automation Measurement & Analytics (PAMA) 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

Proposals Manager

Your responsibilities

• 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

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Analyzer, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering or a similar field and minimum 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 for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB'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, ABB's team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid