Proposal Manager (m/f/d)
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As a Proposal Manager (m/f/d), you will ensure the technical and commercial excellence of our proposals. Acting as a central interface between Sales, Engineering, and other stakeholders, you will ensure that our proposals are accurate, competitive, and fully aligned with customer requirements.
Explore your tasks and responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including proposal presentations
- Take overall responsibility for the quality of submitted proposals and all supporting documentation
- Coordinate proposal teams composed of colleagues from various disciplines, tailored to each specific opportunity
- Develop and maintain proposal templates, standard proposal content, presentations, and tools to continuously improve consistency and standardization
- Manage and coordinate engineering resources assigned to proposal activities
- Support the sales team by contributing to technical cost estimates and providing subject matter expertise
- Participate in risk assessment processes for incoming tenders and requests for proposal
- Draft, review, and validate proposal documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with standards
- Identify, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractors when required
- Manage resource planning and collaborate with HR, Engineering, and Operations to address additional resource needs
- Serve as the interface between the estimating team and project execution teams to ensure a smooth handover of awarded projects
- Organize and facilitate lessons learned sessions for unsuccessful bids to drive continuous improvement
Show your expertise
- Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
- Strong understanding of Exyte's core business and experience with proposal and tendering processes
- Several years of professional experience in proposal management, engineering, or project-driven environments
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organization
- Strong ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
- High level of enthusiasm, drive, and motivation to achieve measurable results
Contact:
You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Delia Weber via E-Mail at [email protected].
Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.