Lead Commercial Proposal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Serve as a vital member of the Fossil Americas team, contributing to the achievement of commitments, orders, sales, cash flow, operating profit, and margin objectives.

• Collaborate with the Fossil Americas Sales team to lead the proposal generation and contract formulation process for upgrades, repairs, and site services projects.

• Partner with relevant sales, operations, and other functional teams during the deal development and review phases.

• Organize and oversee the Deal Team review process in conjunction with leaders, subject matter experts, approvers, and functional teams.

• Tasked with minimizing cost-of-quality issues that arise from inaccurate or poorly defined scopes, costing, or contract drafting throughout the process.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

• Over 3 years of experience in Sales/Commercial Operations or a graduate of the GE leadership program with two commercial assignments or projects, including field, estimating, or proposal experience within the Energy and/or Industrial sectors.

• Familiarity with Turbines, Generators, and Core Services in Power Plants.

• Proven experience in estimating and managing proposals that range from low to highly complex.

• Capability to establish and implement priorities and plans independently.

• Strong technical and commercial communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proficient in effectively engaging with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

• Effective time management skills and the capacity to work across various functions.

• Ability to operate independently and exhibit self-initiative.

• A mindset focused on customer service, continuous improvement (LEAN), and solutions-oriented thinking.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Availability of the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company-matching contributions.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.