Gestionnaire de propositions/ Proposal Manager

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Hybrid
96K-127K Annually
Senior level
Transportation
The Role
Lead preparation and submission of multi-million-dollar tenders and proposals for transit OEM equipment, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client interactions, negotiate contracts, perform financial and risk analyses, ensure ISO/IRIS compliance, and support strategic product and market analysis from opportunity identification through project launch.
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Job Description

Sous la supervision du directeur des ventes et du développement commercial pour les équipements d'origine (OE) dans le secteur des transports en commun, le responsable des offres a pour principale responsabilité la préparation des appels d'offres et des propositions destinées aux clients, ainsi que la gestion de ce processus jusqu'à la signature du contrat.

Avec qui travaillerez-vous ?

Wabtec recherche activement une personne qualifiée pour rejoindre notre équipe des ventes et des offres. L'équipe des ventes et des offres joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement de nouvelles activités liées aux équipements d'origine pour l'entreprise. Nous fournissons des équipements pour toutes les principales applications de transport en commun en Amérique du Nord, notamment à Amtrak, à la Chicago Transit Authority, à la Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority et à la New York City Transit, où nous disposons de notre plus grande base installée d'équipements en Amérique du Nord.

Ce poste dynamique et stimulant alliera la responsabilité personnelle de remporter des contrats à une coordination quotidienne avec tous les services de l'organisation, notamment les services financiers, juridiques, de gestion de projet, de fabrication, d'approvisionnement et d'ingénierie. Ce poste vous amènera à collaborer avec la direction de l'entreprise et de nombreuses divisions sœurs de Wabtec. Vous serez également en contact avec nos clients et partagerez la responsabilité de préparer et de gérer des propositions de plusieurs millions de dollars, depuis l'identification initiale de l'opportunité jusqu'à la négociation avec le client retenu et le lancement du projet, en passant par l'élaboration de la proposition et sa communication à plusieurs clients.

Au sein de l'équipe Ventes et Propositions, vous participerez également à la planification stratégique et aux décisions de développement de produits qui déterminent l'orientation de nos gammes de produits Freins, Attelages, Prise de courant, Portes et CVC. Nous recherchons une personne qui aime les défis, est passionnée par nos produits et souhaite évoluer dans un poste à forte visibilité au sein de Wabtec Corporation.

Formation et/ou expérience :

  • Un baccalauréat est requis ; un diplôme dans un domaine technique est un atout, ainsi qu'une expérience minimale de 5 ans.
  • Une expérience en vente et marketing est requise ; une expérience dans le secteur ferroviaire est un plus.

À quoi ressemblera votre journée type ?

  • Responsabilité finale de l'exactitude et de la ponctualité dans la préparation et la soumission des propositions commerciales aux clients.
  • Veiller à ce que les propositions techniques soient finalisées par l'ingénierie conformément aux exigences de l'appel d'offres et soumises au client.
  • « Interlocuteur principal » auprès des clients : responsable des interactions quotidiennes avec les représentants commerciaux et techniques du client pendant la phase d'appel d'offres.
  • Soutenir et coordonner les activités de proposition avec les autres gammes de produits Wabtec.
  • Examiner et négocier les termes et conditions des contrats.
  • Préparer des analyses financières, des analyses de risques et des stratégies pour remporter les appels d'offres.
  • Préparer les dossiers d’examen des appels d’offres pour approbation par la direction.
  • Veiller à ce que la documentation associée à un appel d’offres soit gérée de manière systématique afin qu’elle puisse être transmise au chef de projet en temps opportun.
  • S’assurer que les activités liées à la proposition sont menées conformément aux normes ISO/IRIS.
  • Préparer des analyses de marché des opportunités et des stratégies pour remporter de futurs contrats.
  • Suivre et organiser les données concurrentielles en matière de ventes et de marketing.

Une aide à la relocalisation peut être fournie si les conditions d'éligibilité sont remplies.

Le télétravail sera envisagé, mais la relocalisation est préférable.

Une aide à la relocalisation peut être fournie si les conditions d'éligibilité sont remplies.

Bilinguisme (anglais/français), à l'oral comme à l'écrit. La connaissance du français est requise pour les postes basés au Québec afin de permettre la communication, au besoin, avec les collègues et les fournisseurs québécois. Une formation en français est offerte à tout employé permanent au Québec qui ne possède pas une connaissance suffisante du français

Wabtec n'emploiera que les personnes légalement autorisées à travailler au Canada. Toute offre d'emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite d'une vérification pré-emploi.

 

Under the supervision of the Director of Transit OE Sales and Business Development, the Proposal Managers primary responsibility is the preparation of the tenders/proposals to the customer and the management of that process until contract signature.

 

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is actively seeking a qualified individual to join our Sales and Proposal Team.  The Sales and Proposal Team serves a vital role in developing new original equipment business for the corporation.  We supply equipment on all major transit applications in North America such as with Amtrak, Chicago Transit Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and New York City Transit, where we have our largest installed base of equipment in North America.

This fast paced and challenging position will combine personal accountability to win business along with daily coordination with every department in the organization, including finance, legal, project management, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering.  This role will require you to interface with the corporate management and many Wabtec sister divisions. You will also interact with our customers and share responsibility to prepare and manage multi-million-dollar proposals, beginning with initial identification of the opportunity, developing the proposal and communicating it to multiple customers and culminating with the negotiation with the winning customer and project launch.  

As part of the Sales and Proposal Team, you will also be involved in strategic planning and product development decisions that shape the direction of our Brake, Coupler, Power Collection, Door and HVAC product lines. We are looking for an individual who likes a challenge, is passionate about our products and is looking to grow in a role with high visibility within the Wabtec Corporation.  

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required, technical related degree is a plus and a minimum of 5 years.
  • Sales and Marketing experience, rail industry experience is preferred.

 

What will your typical day look like?

  • Ultimate responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness in the preparation and submittal of the commercial proposals to customers.
  • Ensure that the technical proposals are completed by engineering as required to support the bid requirements and submit to the customer.
  • "Key point of contact" with customers - responsible for daily interaction with customer commercial and technical representatives during the bid phase.
  • Supporting and coordinating proposal activity with other Wabtec product lines
  • Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
  • Prepare financial analysis, risk analysis and win strategies for bids.
  • Prepare Tender Review packages for bids for approval by senior management.
  • Ensure that the documentation associated with a bid is managed in a systematic way so that it may be handed over to the project manager at the appropriate time.
  • Ensuring that the activities associated with the proposal are followed in accordance with ISO/IRIS standards
  • Preparation of market analysis of opportunities and strategies to win future business.
  • Tracking and organizing competitive sales/marketing data.

 

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Remote work will be considered, but relocation is preferred.

Bilingual (English/French), both written and spoken. Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently based in Quebec to enable communication, as needed, with colleagues and suppliers in Quebec. French language training is offered to any permanent employee in Quebec who does not have sufficient knowledge of French.

 

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $95800-127000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years experience
  • Sales and marketing experience
  • Bilingual English/French, written and spoken
  • Authorization to work in Canada (legal work eligibility)
  • Successful completion of a background check
  • Familiarity with ISO/IRIS standards and compliance in proposal activities
  • Technical degree (preferred)
  • Rail industry experience (preferred)

Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1872

What We Do

Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.

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