Proposals Specialist

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

In this position of Proposal Specialist you will serve various industries like the Renewables, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Power, Oil & Gas and Datacenters. The role will involve the estimating and the creation of local proposals for electrical heat tracing and services. By actively supporting the sales team in the development of the sales strategy and its implementation.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Assessment of RFQ’s:
  • Review and analyze received requests for quotation both technically and commercially;
  • Develop bid strategy and subsequent implementation in conjunction with our sales teams;
  • Conduct thorough technical and commercial analysis of project specifications and constraints.
• Support:
  • Identify and evaluate risks, challenges, and potential mitigations associated with proposed projects.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts, engineering teams, and vendors to gather relevant information and technical details for proposals.
  • Attend bid clarification and project meetings where required.
  • Provide technical support and follow up on proposals.
• Prepare:
  • Estimates including cost-models;
  • Put the proposal together including the writing of various sections based on “prepare to win” practices applied within our company;
• Handover:
  • Support post-proposal activities such as clarification meetings, negotiations, and contract handover to project teams
  • Prepare and be an active participant in the hand-over meeting to project services.

• Academic background in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably a previous experience in a proposal/ tendering role or previous experience in an electrical site or estimating role (preferably within the Process industry)
• Skills:
  • Quick learner.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and proficiency in processing data
  • Computer literate – proficient in a wide variety of MS Office programs (Word – Intermediate User, Excel – Advanced User , Outlook – Intermediate User)
  • Languages:
    • Native Dutch language skills, both written and verbal
    • French language skills, both written and verbal
    • English language skills, both written and verbal.
  • Some knowledge of power distribution and/ or Heat Tracing Applications.
  • Previous experience of preparing the commercial bid analysis, working closely with engineering department nVent Thermal in the competition of the bid analyst summary.
  • Be a self-starter / self-motivated, detail orientated and a good communicator (both written and oral)
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • The work will be in a typical office environment.
  • Some assignments may require occasional travelling for customer visits ( 5% of time).

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WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.