Flexible Proposal Specialist – Pump Services

Sulzer; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Medicash wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Costco membership access

Job summary

Sulzer Birmingham is seeking a Proposals Specialist to craft high-quality technical and commercial quotations for pump repair, refurbishment, upgrades and aftermarket services. You will coordinate with customers, engineering, operations and sales to define scope, costs and delivery terms, and to promote Sulzer’s Service capabilities.

The role requires experience in proposals or commercial support, solid knowledge of pumps or rotating equipment, and a teamwork-oriented, detail-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in proposals, quotations, technical sales or commercial support roles.
• Knowledge of pumps, rotating equipment or industrial mechanical systems is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing customer requirements and business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly.
• Collaborative approach across sales, engineering and operations functions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in engineering service, manufacturing, repair or aftermarket environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, accurate and competitive technical and commercial quotations for pump repair, maintenance, refurbishment and upgrade opportunities.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications and technical requirements to develop tailored service solutions.
• Define scope, costs, delivery schedules and commercial terms with engineering, operations and service teams.
• Support the sales team in developing proposals that maximise value for customer and Sulzer.
• Build strong relationships with customers as the trusted contact throughout the quotation process.
• Follow up quotations and provide commercial support to improve conversion rates and win new business.
• Identify opportunities to promote additional Pump Services capabilities and expand customer engagement.
• Ensure all proposals align with company procedures, customer expectations and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to growth of the Birmingham Pump Services operation through process improvement and best practice sharing.
• Maintain accurate proposal records, pipeline data and forecasting within CRM systems.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Job description

Sulzer Birmingham is seeking a Proposals Specialist to craft high-quality technical and commercial quotations for pump repair, refurbishment, upgrades and aftermarket services. You will coordinate with customers, engineering, operations and sales to define scope, costs and delivery terms, and to promote Sulzer’s Service capabilities.

The role requires experience in proposals or commercial support, solid knowledge of pumps or rotating equipment, and a teamwork-oriented, detail-focused mindset.