Signify Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Signify is leading an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
About the Role As a Proposal/Bid Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our sales professionals by crafting compelling offers for public tenders and strategic projects mainly across Dutch and German-speaking countries. You’ll collaborate across departments and levels within Signify to deliver high-quality proposals that reflect our innovative solutions in:
Street and Roadways Lighting
Stadium, Arenas and Recreational sport Lighting
Architectural Lighting
Tunnel Lighting
and many more
What You’ll Do
Be a key contributor in the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, from opportunity qualification to final submission.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to gather inputs and align on proposal strategy.
Analyze tender documentation and customer requirements to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
Develop tailored proposal content that highlights Signify’s value proposition, technical capabilities, and sustainability leadership.
Coordinate with technical teams to ensure accurate solution design, including lighting calculations, product selection, and system integration.
Maintain and update proposal templates, case studies, and reference materials to ensure consistency and quality.
Support post-submission activities such as clarifications, presentations, and contract negotiations.
Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices in proposal development.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in Bid/Quotation/Proposal Management, preferably in the lighting, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
Business-level proficiency in Dutch and German and a minimum conversational level of English; additional European languages are a plus.
High attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation and compliance.
A proactive mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative spirit.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
Understanding of public procurement processes and legal frameworks in the EU would be a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with CRM or proposal automation tools is a plus.
Experience with lighting or control systems would be a plus.
Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We value potential and passion just as much as experience.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of lighting and sustainability.
Enjoy a culture of continuous learning, creativity, and inclusion.
Grow your career with coaching, mentoring, and integral opportunities.
Work in a diverse environment with colleagues from 99 nationalities.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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