Applications and Proposals Manager

• Manage and record all incoming enquiries and ensure that all quotations are prepared in a professional and timely manner to meet customer's requirements
• Become the link between the customers and our Engineering Team
• Ensure all enquiries are vetted before being formally quoted
• Coordinate technical and pricing information with other departments to facilitate preparation of the proposal documents and cost estimate
• Ensure all proposals are reviewed for technical and commercial content prior to being issued
• Track and record the progress of proposals after they have been issued, responding to and technical and commercial clarification requirements
• Review all orders received to ensure they agree with the quotations and are handed over to the Operations team in a timely manner

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Sales, Engineering and Operations functions to secure existing and new business
• Ensure that incoming enquiries are responded to promptly and in line with the business requirements for technical compliance, commercial contribution, competitive pricing and commercial terms and conditions
• Maintain and support client and supplier relationships through personal contact and level of service to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved
• Visit customer sites when required, to survey the plant, process and requirements. It is not currently envisaged that this will require overseas travel, nor extended duration stays away from home
• Where necessary liaise with suppliers to ensure manufacturing, quality, delivery and price are in line with the requirements of the enquiry deadlines
• Control and co-ordinate the preparation of Proposal Documents in accordance with the proposal strategy, using Company standard tools and format for presentation
• Co-ordinate the inputs from engineering by discussion and documentation to ensure the technical content reflects the requirements of the Customer Enquiry
• Coordinate the inputs from engineering in the calculation of resourcing and supply costs
• Report and discuss on a regular basis with the Sales Director the progress, problems and proposed resolutions with a view to facilitating a successful proposal