Proposal Manager

INIT Dubai

About us:

INIT is the worldwide leading supplier of IT solutions for buses and trains. We assist more than 1,100 transport companies in making public transport more attractive and more efficient and as a result, we make mobility even easier for both the users of our systems and for passengers throughout Europe, America, New Zealand, Australia and Asia.

Shaping the Future of Mobility - together! Together we are making an important contribution to the future of mobility and shaping the public transport of tomorrow. Sounds interesting? Find out more on our homepage - www.initse.com.

Your responsibilities:

Manage the internal proposal process from kick-off to timely submission
Provide detailed guidance to proposal contributors, subject matter experts, and subcontractors
Prepare quotations and offers in complex calculations
Manage change requests for our projects in the MENA region
Moderate meetings with subject matter experts and management
Revise and update proposal documents as required
Manage review processes and ensure they are of high quality
Track and ensure the fulfillment of the timely submission and deadlines
Continuously improve proposal processes and standardize materials
Close cooperation with affiliate teams within our headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany

Your qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent field of study
3+ years of experience with sales, account management
Proven track record of working with/for public transit/authorities in the MENA region appreciated
Proven ability in planning, producing, and delivering successful, compliant proposals within a complex business environment
Desire to understand and learn new technologies
Able to collaborate effectively with proposal contributors
Good time management and planning skills
Solid experience in Microsoft Office products
Fluent in English; German language skills would be a plus
Availability for occasional business travel to our headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany