Proposal Specialist

Space Industries ?️; Settimo Torinese; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Meal vouchers

Private health insurance

Welfare benefits up to €2k/year

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic aerospace environment

Job summary

Space Industries S.p.A. in Settimo Torinese invites a skilled Proposal Specialist to join the Business Development team.

You will support the Business Development Manager from customer requirements analysis to the final offer presentation, coordinating with technical, commercial and finance stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills in Italian and English, ability to manage multiple activities to tight deadlines, and a proactive mindset to improve proposal

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in managing complex proposals/bids.
• Excellent written and spoken Italian and English.
• Collaborative attitude with international teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Manager in managing the proposal process from customer analysis to offer presentation.
• Analyze RFQ/RFP documentation to identify requirements, constraints and deadlines.
• Define and monitor the proposal plan with clear responsibilities and deadlines.
• Gather technical, economic and commercial information for proposal preparation.
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional and international teams to ensure consistency.
• Manage internal proposal reviews and respond to clarifications from customers.
• Monitor proposal costs, margins, and commercial conditions with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Ensure completeness and quality of proposal documentation and milestones.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Stress management

Networking

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

Company Overview

SPACE INDUSTRIES is a dynamic and rapidly growing company operating in the aerospace sector, with a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and mission excellence.

SPACE INDUSTRIES is a dynamic and rapidly growing company operating in the aerospace sector, with a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and mission excellence.

The company supports complex space programs and provides end-to-end mission operations, ensuring high standards of performance and operational success.

Position Overview

Space Industries S.p.A., a leading aerospace company specializing in assembly, integration and testing of small satellites, is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join the Business Development team.

The selected candidate will support the Business Development Manager in managing the proposal process, from the analysis of customer requirements through to the preparation and presentation of the final offer.

The role requires strong coordination, analytical and communication skills, working closely with technical, commercial and finance stakeholders to ensure high-quality, consistent and timely proposals.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Manager in managing the proposal process, from customer request analysis through to offer presentation
• Analyze RFQ/RFP documentation, identifying requirements, constraints, deadlines and evaluation criteria
• Define and monitor the proposal plan, ensuring activities, responsibilities and deadlines are properly managed
• Collect the technical, economic and commercial information required for proposal preparation
• Ensure an effective flow of information and internal consistency among the different stakeholders involved in the proposal
• Support the management of internal proposal review activities
• Coordinate the preparation and presentation of the offer to the customer, including the management of any requests for clarification
• Monitor proposal costs, margins and commercial conditions together with the Finance and Commercial functions
• Coordinate inputs and consolidate information from cross-functional and international teams
• Ensure the completeness, consistency and quality of proposal documentation
• Support the Business Development team in meeting proposal milestones and customer deadlines
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools and best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in managing complex proposals and/or bids
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with attention to detail and a strong results-oriented approach
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Italian and English
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively with international teams
• Excellent stress management skills and strong networking capabilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics
• Holder of a valid category B driving license
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders and work to tight deadlines
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Holder of a valid category B driving license.

Benefits

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Up to €2,000/year of welfare
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Additional private health insurance, on top of the coverage provided under the national collective labour agreement
• Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector

Space Industries is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.