Proposal Specialist

Join a diverse and inclusive work culture

Our differences make us unique and stronger. Every day, you will work with colleagues from different cultures. You will be challenged to see things in a new way, and you will experience why differences are a strength. We embrace equality. We believe in diversity and inclusion, taking responsibility for all of us to have the opportunity to develop and grow.

You will be part of a team of four local Proposal Managers, with the support of an extended team in Chennai. All are dedicated to producing influential and accurate integrated, multi-product capital equipment proposals (scope 2 and higher). By joining this team, you will work in an international environment involving different cultures, challenges, and time zones.

Job Scope / Responsibilities

Deliver input to compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer-defined timeframes for submissions with low to medium complexity.

Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal, and logistics.

Engage in contract amendments and renegotiation to accommodate scope change.

Communicate and influence at a senior level.

Act as support for sales teams and subject matter experts in persuasive writing and proposal best practice.

Compile and validate cost estimates of products or projects.

Compile and validate estimates of current material and labor costs for projects.

Promote a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities.

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in science.

5+ years of experience in project execution or product development.

Capability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary and intercultural teams.

Ability to build and maintain good relationships on all levels of the organization.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop plans returning positive results from a set of ambiguous requirements.

Ability to synthesize information and lead status meeting for internal stakeholders.

Favorable if you have a master's degree.

What we Offer

Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options.

Time to recharge through PTO, plus 10 annual holidays, and parental leave.

Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.

Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company matching.

Financial support for continuing education.

Annual bonus.

Employee Assistance Program.

An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.

Questions about the position may be directed to Javier Barros -

Please note, relocation is not provided for this role, neither is the ability to work outside of Salt Lake City.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Candidates will be contacted by email.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO DIVERSITY CANDIDATES

About FLS

FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We are an international engineering company with an annual turnover of approx. EUR 2.7 bn. We help our customers improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. For further information on FLSmidth business and services, visit

With our MissionZero programme, we have set a target of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining and zero-emissions cement production by 2030, supporting a green transition built upon sustainable materials.

We are the world’s leading supplier of plants, machinery, services and spare parts to the cement and minerals industries. To maintain our market-leading position, we invest massively in technological innovation, R&D and training of our 11,900 employees worldwide. For further information on FLSmidth business and services, visit

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