Proposal Manager

**Position Summary:
**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Lead & manage the development of the commercial/technical offer by collecting, reviewing, and analyzing customer requirements and specifications.
- Work with Sales, Application Engineers & Services Teams to generate the best competitive technical solution while maximizing Emerson’s position.
- On-time delivery of solution proposals per the proposal deadline.
- Generate cost and pricing sheets to report sell price, profit, and costs to business leadership. Collaborate with the Sales team to determine appropriate pricing required to win.
- Coordinate proposal activities with the appropriate personal including but not limited to Sales, Legal, Finance, Engineers, Product Management, and external contacts such as electrical subcontractors, system integrators, instrument suppliers, electrical distributors, and other vendors.
- Analyze commercial and technical details to prepare risk assessment and manage the deal approval process for each deal to ensure a strong business case and compliant process.
- Participates in process improvements to enable the team to be agile and efficient.
- Demonstrate customer focus and passion to win in a challenging environment.

**Skills**:

- Hands on experience with CRM software like Salesforce
- Advanced knowledge in the Office 365 package, especially in Excel
- In-depth understanding of the proposal process
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple priorities either alone or as part of a team
- Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environment with time-sensitive demands.
- Positive “can-do” attitude and technically creative thought process.
- Good interpersonal, team management, and organizational skills
- Familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues.
- Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to specify and elaborate industrial automation network architectures involving PLC Controllers, SCADA Systems, switches, firewalls, and industrial radios is an advantage.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree and/or equivalent qualification in electronic engineering, automation engineering and / or having proven technical experience
- Languages: English and ltalian.

**Experience**:

- Knowledge of Emerson's product portfolio, such as: PACSystems RX3i, VersaMax, QuickPanel +, RSTi-EP, Machine Edition, Moviconetc. is an advantage.

**Key Korn Ferry Competencies for this position**
- Organizational savvy. Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process. and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Collaborates. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Plans and aligns. Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Communicates effectively. Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Cultivates innovation. Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

**WHY EMERSON**

**Our Commitment to Our People**

**Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose**:_We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. _**

**We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy.**

**Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.**

**Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. **Learn more about us**

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

**At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.**

**This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our **Culture & Values **and about **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson **.**

**ABOUT EMERSON**

**Emerson is a leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.**

**Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs.**

**Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.**

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