Proposal Manager
The posting
Descrizione dell'azienda
Veolia – Driving Ecological Transformation
Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating on all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. The company specialises in water, energy and waste management, and develops and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, pollution remediation and resource recovery – supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within Water Tech, a dedicated team of experienced professionals works to address the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, water quality, productivity and energy. Together, we strive towards a shared goal: to create a more sustainable future.
At Veolia, diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will be part of a network that makes a real difference – for society and for the environment.
Descrizione del lavoro
The purpose of the position of Proposal Manager is to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of offers and prepare proposals from both technical and cost perspectives, with a focus on the customization of standard products. This involves ensuring that the proposals meet customer needs while also considering the technical and financial implications of any customizations or deviations from standard offerings.
Responsibilities
- Formulate technical-economic estimates that meet customer requests while preserving and enhancing product know-how.
Tasks and Duties
- With the support of the Technical Unit (UT) and specialized functions, define the technical and project solution that meets customer requests, especially when deviations from standard supply are required, and determine costs and pricing.
- Assist in preparing offers for particularly complex requests and in defining and understanding customer requirements.
- Support the Commercial areas in preliminary activities related to offers, particularly in estimating costs for modifications/customizations to standard products.
- Analyze tenders/RFQs and manage activities related to responding to customer requests.
- Conduct comparative evaluations between different applicable technologies and/or different suppliers for the same technological solution.
- Manage and execute activities necessary for preparing the project, technical, and economic proposals requested by the customer (tender), including drafting or gathering all documentation to support the proposal or requested by the customer.
- Maintain relationships with relevant customers, especially in gathering information and potentially presenting proposed solutions.
- Interact with suppliers to request technical-economic offers for components, products, or technologies.
- Deepen the study of applications and product positioning in relation to other technologies and competitors' proposals.
Qualifiche
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical), Chemical Technician, Mechanical/Industrial Technician.
Basic Competencies
- Specific knowledge of wastewater and its treatability.
- Technical knowledge of components, machinery engineering, and plants.
- Ability to understand the needs of customers (both internal and external).
- Analytical skills, data reprocessing/correlation, and synthesis.
- Continuous technological updating.
- Proficiency in Office Suite, Google Suite
- Proficiency in AS400/Latis, 3D Viewer (Creo), and AutoCAD (as a plus).
Languages
- Fluent in Italian and in English
Soft Skills
- Good relational skills.
- Precision and accuracy.
- Good programming and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.
Informazioni aggiuntive
At Veolia, we believe in the power of innovation and collaboration. If you're ready to make your mark in water technology and environmental protection, we want to hear from you!
Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet every requirement – we value knowledge, potential, and passion!
Send in your CV as soon as you have the opportunity as selection is ongoing.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination
Taken from Veolia's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Veolia
Water treatment chemicals, equipment and mobile water units, waste collection and recycling, hazardous waste handling and energy services, sold to factories, mines, refineries, data centers and municipalities.
Pay schedule: US account managers draw a salary plus a sales incentive or bonus plan, account representatives stay on salary until promotion to account manager makes them commission eligible, and abroad the postings name a company car or allowance and pension (UK) or a 13-month salary (France).
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