Commercial Proposals Specialist
Do you enjoy working on and improving solutions for complex challenges?
Are you passionate about growing your knowledge in engines, servos, motors, turbines, and compressors in mechanical drive, turbo, industrial, and marine propulsion applications?
Partnering with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.
Fueling Your Passion
Baker Hughes’ high-performance gearbox solutions and services solve the most complex power transmission challenges. Our gearboxes transmit power from engines, servos, motors, turbines, and compressors in mechanical drive, turbo, industrial, and marine propulsion applications around the world. Our products and services are known for dependability and high performance, boosting uptime, and improving reliability while driving down maintenance costs.
As the Commercial Proposals Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing proposals/bids, contract negotiation and compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment.
As the Commercial Proposals Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing Commercial Proposals, integrating technical content, leading contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment working in close cooperation with application engineers and sales teams
- Coordinating end-to-end proposal development by reviewing customer inquiries, analyzing technical specifications, selecting appropriate equipment, and generating tailored proposals
- Working with Regional Sales Leaders & Sales Managers to develop successful strategies to support meeting and exceeding the Lufkin PT Orders Plan for both new units and services in assigned region
- Supporting / Leading Technology Solutions discussions with customers prior to Request for Quote stages
- Translating customer needs into actionable solutions, guiding the process from initial inquiry to final order approval
- Providing commercial insight at Deal Reviews including risk assessment/mitigation, terms and conditions, financial analysis, and pricing strategy for both new unit and services
- Support handover meetings with OTR to communicate as-sold pricing and scope of supply
- Other duties, as assigned according to the needs of the business
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited university or college such as Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering; Industrial Distribution or equivalent will also be considered
- Ability to travel up to 25% at times in support of customer meetings
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective computer skills with competence in basic Microsoft Office programs suite
- Ability to manage change in an evolving/fluid environment
Desirable qualifications include:
- Energy Technology Background
- Enclosed Gearbox Domain Expertise
- Experience in Energy, Marine, or O&G related industries is a plus
- Sales, Commercial or Project Management experience is a plus
- Rotating equipment experience is a plus
- Experience with Salesforce.com is a plus
- Rotating equipment experience is a plus
- Experience in creation of Microsoft Copilot Studio Agent, and its supporting Microsoft Programs
Work in a Way That Works for You
This role requires flexibility to support customer engagements. Travel will be required up to 25% based on business and customer needs.
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and perform at their best varies. In this role, flexible working arrangements may be made available in accordance with business requirements. You can expect the following work arrangement:
Onsite in Lufkin, TX
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.
Working for you
Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.
What You Can Expect
- Flexible working opportunities with travel expectations
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education assistance
- Generous parental leave
- Mental health resources
- Dependent care support
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Experienced Professional - Proposals
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution, or equivalent
- Ability to travel up to 25% to support customer meetings
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency, including basic Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to manage change in an evolving and fluid environment
- Energy technology background
- Enclosed gearbox domain expertise
- Experience in energy, marine, or oil and gas industries
- Sales, commercial, or project management experience
- Rotating equipment experience
- Experience with Salesforce.com
- Experience creating Microsoft Copilot Studio agents and using supporting Microsoft programs
- Valid work authorization in the country of employment without employer sponsorship
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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