We’re looking for a Proposal Manager speaking fluent French & English to join our Proposal Management Team in Warsaw, Madrid (or France).
Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.
As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!
Signify is proud to be a leader in climate action, acting in line with the latest climate science. We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.
As a Proposal/ Bid Manager you’ll be responsible for supporting our sales professionals in making focused offers to our customers. In this role you will be working closely together with colleagues from many parts of Signify and at all levels of the organization. You have a pivotal role to create offers for projects to customer across all our solutions and the countries we serve.
We’re on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch!
What you’ll doDevelop the proposal based on value proposition, include the solution design and focus on managing risks and liabilities
Support the Systems & Services sales professionals to negotiate contracts with customer, establish and implement the delivery plans and strategies for successful proposal delivery in line with end customer and Signify expectations
Manage successful relationships between internal and external stakeholders to ensure the proposal development is a success
Manage the internal approval process in line with the company policies and procedures
Drive and manage the proposal development and status meetings as required to ensure delivery of proposals on time and to a high quality
You’re a graduate with a Bachelors or Master’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Engineering
You have at least 2-3 years of experience in Bid / Quotation/ Proposal Management or similar related experience
You are fluent in English & French (Polish/any other European language - nice to have)
You have proven experience in assessing project costs with thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial concepts and models.
You are able to effectively and efficiently management the proposal development process and to deliver on the agreed deadlines and high customer expectations
You are able to handle quotation and configuration tools and understand Microsoft Excel to an Intermediate or Advanced level
Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.
What you’ll get in return…We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.
See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!
About SignifyThrough bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.
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Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
