Assistant Manager - Proposal Management

Assistant Manager - Proposals

Job Summary

 

Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are looking for an Assistant Manager to work with our Emerson Actuation Technologies Global Project Pursuit Team. This role will lead Global Project Pursuit for the Actuation Proposals Team. You will be working along with Global Project Pursuit Leaders of the respective Regions and Outside Sales Organization on meeting customer requirements and be part of larger Europe Actuation Technologies organization.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

 

• Work closely with Global Project Pursuit Leaders & Outside Sales to understand and prioritize the projects which are close to order.

• Set PMP for the individuals in the team & Do Performance Review and give feedback and coach for improvement.

• Project Quote LEAD - Proactively understand the project requirements, Define the project Quote strategy & define the actions involved in SMART quote preparation for GPP must win projects with the Quote Engineer.

• Lead, Guide, Coach the team to meet the Organization Goals and Set KPI for the given year.

• Collaborate with World area Functional leader to set Goals & Directions​.

• Monthly Cadence call with Global Project Pursuit Leaders.

• Monthly Cadence call with Functional & Team leaders to understand and improve the support functions provided by the team.

• Bi-weekly World Area call with Global Project Pursuit Leaders & Outside Sales.

• Be the ISO Process champion for Actuation Global proposals team.

• Be part of New Process & Tool change and lead the team to drive towards the change.

• Assign the RFQ to the Team Members and help in development of the same by training / continuous coaching.

• Ensures quote engineers are trained on product and give necessary training on product technicalities.

• All technical details /Prices / Tools to be made available for team.

• Support on Hiring as on need basis.

• Support BU related activities as on need basis.

• Any other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

 

Who You Are: 

 

You quickly and decisively act in fast-changing, unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You have a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You Look beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

 

• Degree in Engineering with 8 – 12 years of experience in Automation Industry with exclusive experience on Inside Sales / Pre-sales quote activities / customer experience is preferred.    

• Good in Analytical and problem-solving Skills.

• Strong Interpersonal skills and able to relate well with all levels of staff.    

• Time Management    

• Drive for Results       

• Motivating Others and Developing Direct Reports   

• Good in Communication       

• Technical Knowledge on Actuation Technologies Product

 

 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

 

• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PPT, Power Bi)

• Should relate well with outside sales, peers.

• Experience with RFQ / Quote Tools and Sizing and Selection Tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Our Culture & Commitment to You

 

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Experience Level

Senior Level