Proposal Engineer

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Company Description

AIG, established in 1998, is a value-added reseller and business consultant dedicated to bridging local market needs with cutting-edge technology solutions. We provide specialized products and customized services across various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, industrial, aviation, and ICT. With over two decades of experience, AIG has built a reputation as a reliable sales consultant, authorized distributor, and service provider for both multinational corporations and local businesses. AIG is known for representing reputable international trademarks and delivering excellent customer-centric solutions to the Egyptian market.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Duties

• Issue technical and commercial submittals for tenders before closing dates.
• Manage and coordinate the sales queue according to sales team instructions and customer RFQs.
• Follow up on open orders until delivery and invoice issuance.
• Respond timely and accurately to customer requests for information and pricing.
• Maintain inquiry/order log sheets.
• Prepare Win/Loss reports for each account.
• Maintain gross margins agreed with Sales Account Managers.
• Immediately report any losses incurred after order placement.

Technical Duties

• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of products.
• Assist Sales Team with product enhancement knowledge.
• Provide an escalation route for initial technical/design issues, liaising with manufacturers for swift resolution.
• Respond to customers with technical clarifications as needed.

Reporting & Follow-Up

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports.
• Attend sales team meetings and share best practices.
• Follow up with Logistics and Finance Departments on documents related to issued orders.

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Quote/decline based on AIG strengths/weaknesses (with Sales Account Manager).
• Determine gross profit margins.
• Ensure technical submittals comply with customer RFQs.
• Set commercial terms based on AIG history with each customer.
• Decide on delivery logistics and related costs.

Qualifications

• Degree: Engineering Degree, Bachelor of Science
• Major/Field of Study: Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Geology
• Experience: 3–5+ years in presales, tendering, or project managemen
• Experience in the oil & gas sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and persuasive personality.
• Strong command of English, computer applications, and basic mathematics/statistics.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple requests/projects.
• Ability to build and deliver presentations.