Tender Quotation Specialist

BlackBerry Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 99,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k with Company Contributions

ESOP

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Tender Quotation Specialist to lead estimations, bids, and proposals within the Electrification Services division in North America. You will partner with Business Development Sales Managers and a technical support team to price services and equipment, ensuring timely, compliant customer-ready proposals.

The role requires 10+ years in the industry, willingness to travel, and experience with government-funded projects and power delivery systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimations, bids and proposals to align with ABB standards.
• Partner with sales managers and technical teams to develop cost and price for services and equipment.
• Manage opportunity screening, development, approvals and pricing in Salesforce.com.
• Balance multiple priorities and manage deadlines and cycle times while coordinating with customers and distributors.

Skills

Travel willingness

Government contracting

Power delivery systems

Customer interfacing

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma/GED required

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Sales Manager__At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.As our Tender Quotation Specialist, you will have the opportunity to adapt and implement sales support strategy using specific technical capability for the designated area in line with the global support strategy and focus on supporting configuration and quotation requirements. Each day, you will oversee estimations, bids, and proposals, ensuring alignment with ABB standards and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring that inputs for editing activities related to bid, estimate, and quotation preparation are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the established quality procedures.The work model for the role is: #LI-remoteThis role is contributing to the Electrification Services division in North America.You will be mainly accountable for:Partnering with Business Development Sales Managers and the technical support team including application engineering and field services to provide cost and price for services and equipment needed to develop work scopes and create timely, professional customer-ready proposals.Working with the Region sales team to understand customer requirements, develop deal strategies and analyze the competitive landscape and market pricing.Managing the entire opportunity and proposal screening, development, approvals and pricing processes, working in salesforce.com for all active opportunities.Demonstrating strong ability to balance multiple priorities and opportunities.Managing deadlines and set the correct expectations concerning cycle times and milestones, working with end customers, sales reps and distributors.Understanding terms and conditions and how they impact risk profile and costs.Ensuring process adherence to all government contracting requirements.Qualifications for the role:Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.10+ years of similar industry experience required.Ability and willingness to travel as required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with industrial power delivery and/or power distribution systems.Technical experience with commercial/industrial customers and processes.Experience with government funded projects that include prevailing wages requirements.Ability to interface closely with internal & external customers.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.Why ABB?What's in it for youWe want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employeesGo to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.