Proposal Manager (H/F)

Proposal Manager

SOFREGAZ , a French company founded in 1959 by Gaz de France, is leader in natural gas engineering covering all aspects of the gas chain. With over 1000 projects completed in 90 countries, SOFREGAZ is also committed to the development of new energies, aiming to become a globally recognized player in the energy sector.

Position : You will report directly to the Director of Proposals within the Proposal team and work closely with the business development team, including the Commercial Director and Senior Business Developers, as well as collaborate with the technical/engineering departments.

Your Responsibilities :

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for projects within the allocated time and budget, in line with the strategy defined with the Commercial department.
• Assist the Director of Proposals in implementing new tools, updating, or creating procedures necessary for the smooth operation of the proposal department.
• Analyze tender documents and attend Bid/No Bid meetings.
• Apply current procedures for preparing technical and commercial proposals.
• Organize proposal review meetings for the proposals you manage.
• Participate in technical and, if necessary, commercial negotiations.
• Organize and participate in handover meetings with the designated project manager for project execution.
• Participate in feedback meetings (REX) on selected proposals. In this role, you will interact with various internal departments, providing a dynamic and motivating environment for your role.
• Externally, you will interact with the client’s representative and partners, collaborating with internal reference procedures and instructions.

Technical Skills :

• Evaluation and selection of technical solutions.
• Team coordination.
• Proficiency in using computer tools (mainly Office suite, Excel).

Personal Skills :

• Autonomy.
• Diplomacy.
• Negotiation.
• Availability/Adaptability.
• Stress management.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary, based on KPIs and Sales.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Participation in international projects.

Profile :

• Master’s degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and ideally in French.
• Significant first experience of at least 5 years in a similar position, project management role (such as project engineer/project manager), or technical position with a preference for project management.
• Knowledge of the natural gas industry and new energies.

Location : Paris La Défense (Puteaux), France.