Job Title

Proposal/Bid Manager (French speaking)

Job Description

We are looking for a Proposal (bid) Manager to join our Systems & Services Proposal Management Team for Europe based in our offices in Warsaw or Madrid. Signify's Proposal Management function spans all countries in Europe with a team of multi-cultural proposal management professionals supporting our sales professionals in making focused offers to our customers.

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, Signify leads an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is proud to also be a leader in climate action, acting in line with the latest climate science. We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Join us and, together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way!

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity in Madrid or in Warsaw for you to light the way as a Proposal Manager with Signify. As a Proposal manager you’ll be supporting our sales professionals in making focused offers to our customers. In this role you will be working closely together with colleagues from many parts of Signify and at all levels of the organisation. You have a pivotal role to create offers for projects to customer across all our solutions and the countries we serve.

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive.

We are looking for forward-thinking innovators, with a can do, must win attitude and passion for sustainability.  If you match this description, then get in touch!

What you’ll do

• You will coordinate and manage of all phases of Signify proposal process.
• You will develop the proposal based on our value proposition, managing risks and liabilities.
• You will drive and manage the proposal development and status meetings as required to ensure delivery of proposals on time and to a high quality.
• You will coordinate other internal stakeholders to ensure the proposal development is a success.
• You will support the Systems & Services sales professionals to negotiate contracts with customer, establish and implement the delivery plans and strategies for successful proposal delivery in line with end customer and Signify's expectations.
• You will manage the internal approval process in line with the company policies and procedures.

What you’ll need

Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you. ​

• You’re a graduate with a Bachelors or Master’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Engineering (but not mandatory).

• You have at least 2-3 years of experience in Bid / Proposal Management or similar related experience.

• You are fluent in English and French. Speaking other European languages is a big advantage (German, Dutch, Italian...).

• You’re able to work with a diverse multi-discipline group to lead the develop of the proposal to a conclusion.

• You are able to effectively and efficiently manage timelines and workload.

• You have an intermediate or advance level in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Great if you also bring in:

• Experience in assessing project costs with thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial concepts and models.

• Experience in carrying out risk assessments of proposals and are able to quantify the risks with appropriate mitigation actions.

• Knowledge in quotation and configuration tools (SAP, CPQ), project planning tools (MS Project), SAP Sales Cloud.

What you’ll get in return…

• Competitive salary package, including benefits 💰

• Flexible working hours and family-friendly employment policies 🪴