Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary
The Lead Commercial Proposals Manager is responsible for Sales opportunity proposal generations for
Services, Lifecycle Service Agreements (LSA), Capital bids with budgetary and firm final proposals for the
USA and Canada but not limited thereto as well as periodic support for other Commercial Engineers
within the groups.

Key Characteristics 

Strong organizational and planning skillsStrong communication skillsStrong analytical and administrative abilitiesAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamProblem-Solving Skills

Duties & Responsibilities 

Structuring, researching, negotiating, developing and drafting customer Service/equipment/plant specific agreementsSupporting internal sales teams by developing budget and firm proposals for clientsMaintaining and updating tools as required such as cost models and proposal templatesReviewing bid, bid risks and proposal specificationsWorks closely with vendors to obtain quotes for parts and services to be providedTimely management of multiple tasks and deadlinesCoordinating team meetings for project updatesGenerating Reconciliation Report review packets for LSA (Enlighten) proposal managementAdhering to all internal procedures related to bid preparation, proposal tracking, Authorization of OrderOther duties as needed and assigned by Manager

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Extensive computer experience with Google, MS Office Suite, Salesforce and SAPExperience reading engineered systems P&ID and CAD drawingsStrong organizational and planning skillsTime ManagementProject Management

Education & Experience Required:

Required HS Diploma or GED Equivalent and Prefered Chemistry Degree.3 years' experience in Sales/Administration and/or contract writing, preferably in industrial, municipal, wastewater applications, semiconductor and microelectronics fields.Self-motivated, quick to deliver and a team playerDemonstrated dedication to safetyEffective problem-solving skillsFluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred:

Experience in water or wastewater engineering or equipment supply field, preferably with some knowledge of various membrane process equipment.Experience in bidding/proposal preparation and the ability to read and understand bid/proposal specifications, both from a technical and commercial perspective, as related to contractual terms and conditions.

Working Conditions 

20% travel HybridSchedule OfficeEnvironmentIndustrial and onsite environments

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 
● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.