Proposal Support Specialist, EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EaE)

Overview

Support and monitor EAE proposals, ensuring timely delivery, KPI tracking, stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• quote preparation
• kpi reporting
• proposal tracking
• stakeholder liaison
• process improvement
• risk management

Tasks

-Collect lessons learned and stakeholder feedback from completed proposals. -Act as a liaison between global proposal teams, regional sales, engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and visibility. -Support pricing reviews and strategic analysis where applicable. -Support internal audits by maintaining accurate, traceable proposal records and workflows. -Ensure quotes align with company pricing policies while remaining competitive. -Monitor proposal progress across multiple stakeholder groups to ensure timely delivery and compliance. -Synthesize feedback and proposal outcomes into executive-level insights and recommendations. -Provide quote preparation support for high-priority or complex opportunities when needed -Provide mitigation plans or early warnings to keep the pipeline moving efficiently. -Maintain and report on proposal-related KPIs (e.g., cycle time, win rate, on-time submission, quality scores). -Identify trends, performance gaps, and areas needing intervention; propose corrective actions or new KPIs where needed. -Collaborate with the sales team and technical stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer expectations. -Drive continuous improvement by recommending process, tool, or template changes. -Facilitate cross-functional alignment and maintain a high level of communication and transparency. -Ensure all proposal activities follow global processes, documentation standards, and quality practices. -Track the development and submission of proposals across the CoE’s region to ensure timelines, milestones, and quality standards are met. -Maintain proposal dashboards and generate regular reports to track efficiency and identify improvement areas. -Work closely with both technical teams within countries (CoE) & Global org (LOB) to ensure successful execution of EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) initiatives. -Identify bottlenecks or risks in the proposal cycle and initiate timely escalations to proposal leaders or regional leads.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• 5+ years
• salesforce
• plc/scada
• cybersecurity
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Candidates must be self-motivated and driven with a “customer first” mindset and a desire to be successful. Working independently but as part of a team in a matrix organization is essential to this role. Be able to influence and motivate individuals who do not report to you to achieve shared KPIs through a collaborative and synergistic approach. Must be an early adopter and bring a sense of commercial and technical intensity to help drive overall growth in this role. A proposal Support Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the proposal development process by overseeing progress, coordinating with global stakeholders, and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved. The proposal support specialist acts as a central point of monitoring and support, helping to identify bottlenecks, enforce compliance with process standards, and escalate issues proactively. They should also be capable of preparing and managing accurate pricing quotes for products or services if required. The ideal candidate brings a keen eye for detail, excellent coordination skills, and a strong understanding of the proposal lifecycle in industrial automation and digital projects. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and architectures. -Familiarity with global sales/proposal cycles in complex B2B environments -Experience with CRM and proposal tracking systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, SharePoint) -Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. -5+ years of experience in sales support, customer service, or a similar role. Familiarity with quoting processes is a plus. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -As needed but likely not to exceed 10% of travel -Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS), PLC/SCADA, DCS, and edge computing. -Understanding of the proposal development process and related stakeholders (sales, engineering, finance, etc.) -Familiarity with Cybersecurity, IIoT, and IT Services.

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Benefits

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

About Schneider Electric

-Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider. -Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC. -Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data. -Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management. -Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling. -Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.

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