Sales / Proposal Manager – BD & Sales

Location(s): UAE / KSA (with regular travel across GCC countries and occasional travel to India and Europe)

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects.

Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like:

• Nuclear
• Renewables
• Power & Gas
• Electrical Grids
• Hydropower & Dams
• Water Resources & Supply
• Desalination
• Complex & High-Tech Buildings
• Transport Infrastructures
• Ports & Waterways

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What We Offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world — in an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Paid holidays
• Performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• ENGIE stock options
• One day of remote work per week (flexible, hybrid arrangements)
• Team celebrations, including our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

Your Mission

As a Sales / Proposal Manager in our Business Development & Sales department, you will contribute to our mission every day by playing a key role in the full sales process — from developing tenders to defining strategy and coordinating proposal teams. You will work closely with management and international sales teams to develop winning offers and build strong client relationships.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage integrated, multidisciplinary proposals with support from the Business Development and Product Manager.
• Coordinate actions of the tender team for PQs, EOIs, and offers – including client contacts, planning, methodology, quality control, pricing, and submission.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks during the sales cycle, including in unforeseen circumstances.
• Define tender strategies alongside BD and Product Managers.
• Collaborate closely with BD, Sales, and production teams to improve offer quality.
• Maintain internal/external stakeholder relations.
• Manage partner/subcontractor inputs via Salesforce.
• Participate in weekly technical/commercial calls to track leads and tender progress.
• Improve sales processes and tender tools.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, bid analysis, risk registers, and strategy development.

We Would Love to Hear from People With…

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience (Proposal Manager) or 8+ years (Sales Manager) in sales, tendering, and proposal preparation.
• Minimum 4 years in a project engineering or similar role in a consultancy or construction firm.
• Proven experience in the energy sector – particularly wind, solar, or biomass – is a strong asset.

Who You Are

• You have strong priority-setting and analytical skills.
• You are customer-focused and a good listener.
• You are autonomous and able to anticipate consequences of decisions.
• You are proactive, dynamic, and creative — always seeking new knowledge.
• You have excellent multicultural interpersonal and organizational skills.
• You’re a team player with great attention to detail.
• You have strong writing and communication skills.
• You are proficient in Word, Excel, and other internet-based tools.
• You’re willing to travel regularly across the GCC region.
• You are fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Who We Are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you.

Our people come first — and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation.

🔗 Find out more about Tractebel, our activities, and why you should join us here.

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.