Marketing Proposal Engineer

H-E Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Proposal Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating competitive bids and quotations while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will leverage your engineering background and tendering experience to ensure successful submissions and contribute to a sustainable energy future. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about making an impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the transformer business.
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities related to bid creation and completion.
• Prepare proposals using Nextra and standard templates.
• Collaborate with sales channels to support bid negotiations.

Skills

Tendering

Project Management

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Technical Specifications

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Nextra

Job description

Location:

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0075211

Date Posted:

2025-02-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of energy? Join Hitachi Energy as a Marketing Proposal Engineer and be part of our dynamic Marketing and Sales tendering team. This hybrid/remote role offers the flexibility to work from various US locations, including Bland VA, South Boston VA, and Raleigh NC, depending on your experience. You will play a crucial role in creating and completing bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer RFQs or requirements. Your efforts will ensure competitive bids that achieve market competitiveness and desired margins for the company. As a marketing proposal engineer, you will lead techno-commercial bid preparation, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and negotiate bids with the front-end sales team. This is your chance to contribute to a sustainable energy future while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Review opportunities and RFQ requests from the Salesforce database.

• Maintain Salesforce database for individual quotes and opportunities.

• Lead and coordinate all activities related to bid creation and completion.

• Prepare proposals using Nextra and standard templates.

• Review and finalize terms and conditions with the internal contract/legal team.

• Read technical specifications, prepare BOM, costing, and define pricing.

• Request designs for bids from engineering when needed.

• Conduct risk reviews at local, Hub, or company level.

• Arrange prerequisites for bid submission like insurance certificates and bid bonds.

• Prepare full cost models and obtain necessary approvals.

• Ensure timely and accurate bid documentation and submission.

• Collaborate with various sales channels to support bid negotiations.

• Follow up with sales representatives to track potential order pipelines.

• Respond to customer questions and coordinate with engineering and operations.

• Review purchase orders and ensure alignment with offered scope.

• Book orders into SAP and conduct handover meetings to transfer orders to the customer success/project management team.

• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the transformer business.

• Experience in tendering, marketing, engineering, project management, or similar roles within the transformer industry.

• Product knowledge of dry distribution and/or liquid-filled distribution transformers.

• Work authorization to permit employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Proficiency with Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office tools, and Power BI.

• Ability to manage and understand transformer technical specifications and commercial requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong relationship management and leadership abilities.

• Ability to work within a matrix organization and lead teams.

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions are valued.

• We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you can advance your career while making a positive impact on the energy sector.

• Join us in our mission to create a sustainable energy future and be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and excellence.

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