Sales Proposal Engineer

Yokogawa; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa seeks an experienced Sales professional in Bahrain to lead proposal management for instrumentation solutions, focusing on pressure, level, temperature and flow. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage bid timelines, and ensure competitive, compliant submissions.

Candidates should have 12–15 years in automation sales, strong MS Office and CRM skills, and a solid grasp of cost estimation and MRO lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Degree of instrumentation engineering is required.
• 12-15 years of experience in automation, preferably instrumentation sales (pressure, level, temperature, flow).
• Strong knowledge of MRO opportunity lifecycles, evaluation and cost estimation principles.
• Familiar with sales tools (CRM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of complete technical and commercial proposals.
• Review RFQ documents, identify risks and opportunities, and propose mitigation measures.
• Negotiate with 3rd party suppliers to secure the best offers; manage pre-bid clarifications, bid evaluations and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, company policies, and quality standards.
• Liaise with YMA PIC to develop accurate and competitive bids; tailor proposals to customer requirements.
• Represent the company in pre-bid and post-bid discussions with customers.

Skills

English

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Instrumentation engineering degree

Other business studies (pref.)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Proposal Management

• Oversee the preparation of complete technical and commercial proposals.
• Review RFQ documents, identify risks and opportunities, and propose mitigation measures.
• Negotiating 3rd party suppliers to get the best tech/comm buyout items offers
• Manage pre-bid clarifications, bid evaluations, and submission timelines.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, company policies, and quality standards.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with YMA PIC to develop accurate and competitive bids.
• Work closely with YMA PIC to understand customer requirements and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Represent the company in pre-bid and post-bid discussions with customers.
• Tracking of offers submitted to the customers.

Costing & Estimation

• Validate cost models and margin analysis before submission.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining technical integrity.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree of instrumentation Engineering.
• 12-15 Years of experience in the Automation filed, preferably for instrumentation sales (pressure, level, temperature, Flow),
• Strong knowledge of MRO opportunity lifecycles, evaluation, and cost estimation principles.
• Well understating of Sales tools (CRM …ETC)
• Other business-related studies are preferrable

Competencies

• Frensh Speaking is mandatory.
• Very good strategic sales background
• Very good negotiation skills
• Can easily work in a team
• Very good time management skills

Skills

• Very good command of English.
• Very good Command of Microsoft office
• Very good communication skills

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.