At KEMA Labs, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a chance to grow and develop in a dynamic environment that is an important part of the energy transition that we are in.
Join our team as a Proposal Engineer Transformers at KEMA Labs in Arnhem!
At KEMA Labs, we are always on the lookout for passionate and driven professionals to join our team. Whether you're an experienced expert or someone with a fresh perspective, here you'll have the opportunity to grow, make an impact, and work on exciting projects.
You'll be part of a team of seven proposal colleagues on-site, with the flexibility to work from home on a 50/50 basis after the first periode.
Ready to give your career a boost and become part of an energetic and innovative team? We can't wait to have your expertise on board!
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Analyzing customer requests for quotations to identify the optimal technical solutions, based on the capabilities of our various platforms, and preparing both technical and commercial proposals that best align with customer requirements. This role supports the commercial activities of the Inspection Department.
• Utilizing the CRM system (Salesforce) to generate technical and commercial quotes, update our service catalog, manage interactions with existing and potential clients, track your sales pipeline, and monitor the progress of sales-related objectives (e.g., order intake targets).
• Engaging in additional after sales-related activities, such as attending customer meetings to provide technical expertise, and occasionally representing the company at trade exhibitions to enhance market visibility and generate leads.
As a Proposal Engineer and member of the Global Sales & Marketing Department, you will be responsible for preparing quotations and processing orders, maintaining communication with customers, and collaborating closely with both the Operations Department and the Global Sales Department and be the primary point of contact for customers. At KEMA Labs, you would be more than a colleague. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that celebrates successes together. Plus, we offer an open and informal work atmosphere
Functie-eisen
Among all your other talents, your key knowledge and experience is:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering
• You have excellent communication skills in English (written and verbally), Dutch is a plus.
• Experience or studies in Transformers equipment is desirable.
Competenties
Communication and Collaboration
- Collaboration: The role requires intensive collaboration with various departments, such as sales, engineering, production, and purchasing, to create accurate and feasible proposals.
Analytical and Structured Skills
- Analytical thinking: The ability to analyze customer needs and technical specifications to design and price the right solution.
- Attention to detail: Proposals and quotes must be accurate and error-free. A small mistake in a calculation or specification can have major financial consequences.
- Structured and organized: The process of preparing a proposal can be complex, with many moving parts and tight deadlines. Good organization is crucial for maintaining an overview.
Commercial Acumen and Customer Focus
- Commercial acumen: An understanding of market dynamics, the competition, and the commercial implications of a proposal. It's not just about the technical solution, but also about winning the contract.
- Customer focus: The ability to put yourself in the customer's shoes and create a proposal that reflects not only the stated needs but also the unspoken wishes of the customer.
Additional Skills
- Problem-solving ability: The ability to solve unexpected problems or technical challenges that arise during the process.
- Flexibility: The capacity to quickly switch between different projects and priorities.
- Creative thinking: Sometimes a Proposal Engineer has to think outside the box to find a unique and competitive solution.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
We offer a permanent position in a dynamic and international environment.
The salary indication for this role is €4,500 gross per month.
Naturally, the role is compensated appropriately, including excellent secondary benefits such as a 38 hour workweek (or 32) and 30 days of annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days. Also the flexibility to work from home on a 50/50 basis.
Furthermore, Kema's pension contribution is 100%.
The position is based in Arnhem.
Bedrijfsinformatie
KEMA Labs is part of the CESI testing, inspection, and certification organization.
We are located at various sites around the world and combine traditional with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that all types of network equipment, from medium to ultra-high voltage, can be tested and comply with today's increasingly demanding criteria for performance and safety.
Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent.
contact
Jorinde Eernst-Rosberg
jorinde.eernst@yacht.nl
06-11743126
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