Proposal Manager – Equipment Integration

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox L.L.C. is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead Equipment Integration initiatives from the LMH Integration Group within a US-based role.

The position supports end-to-end proposal development and commercial execution for complex material handling opportunities, coordinating with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and customers. The role may involve domestic travel up to 30% and could include people-management responsibilities based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience managing machinery systems integration projects.
• 3–5 years coordinating proposal/RFP/RFQ responses, developing project costs, resource plans, and schedules.
• Experience supporting contract review, contract management, commercial risk identification, or cross-functional project execution.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical, commercial, and execution considerations clearly.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to keep cross-functional teams aligned around goals, milestones, risks and outcomes.
• Structured and process-oriented, with the ability to operate in ambiguity and balance speed with quality of execution.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end proposal development and commercial execution process for complex opportunities.
• Manage pre-contract phase through handoff to the execution team.
• Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and customer stakeholders to align requirements and develop schedules and costs.
• Identify risks and present well-engineered solutions during quotation and contract stages.
• May include customer site visits and lead cross-functional teams to improve deal velocity.

Skills

Customer communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process orientation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Proposal Manager - Equipment Integration

Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Proposal Manager - Equipment Integration at our Hanover, MD location. This is an onsite position - Hanover, MD office preferred; Harahan, LA may be considered.

Responsibilities

Intralox L.L.C. is looking for a Proposal Manager to join the LMH Integration Group in a US-based role. This position supports strategic growth by coordinating the end-to-end proposal development and commercial execution process for complex material handling opportunities - from RFP/RFQ intake through proposal development, contract coordination, and post-order handoff. This role will help improve deal velocity, manage commercial and execution risk, and support high-quality project delivery. This role may include people-management responsibilities, including direct oversight of team members, based on evolving business needs, team structure, and organizational priorities. As the Integration Proposal Manager, you will play an important role in the commercial and technical qualification stages of the quotation process. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Application Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, internal subject matter experts, and customer stakeholders to align requirements, evaluate project feasibility, develop schedules and cost estimates, identify risks, and present well-engineered solutions. This role may also include customer site visits and in-person collaboration. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute early in the customer opportunity lifecycle, work with cross-functional teams, and help shape solutions that support complex material handling applications. You will be part of a culture that values ownership, learning, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement - while giving you opportunities to grow your technical, commercial, and project leadership skills.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of experience managing machinery systems integration projects from the pre-contract phase through handoff to the execution team.

3-5 years of experience coordinating proposal/RFP/RFQ responses, developing project costs, resource plans, and project schedules.

Experience supporting contract review, contract management, commercial risk identification, or cross-functional project execution.

Strong customer-facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical, commercial, and execution considerations clearly.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to help cross-functional teams stay aligned around shared goals, milestones, risks, and outcomes.

Structured and process-oriented, with the ability to operate in ambiguity, drive clarity, challenge assumptions when needed, and balance speed with quality of execution.

Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.