Proposals Assistant

nZero Group; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Wotton-under-Edge seeks a Proposals Technician to ensure comprehensive spare parts lists and manage client relations. Responsibilities include supporting sales opportunities, reviewing service reports, and maintaining customer satisfaction while pushing for continuous improvement. A focus on technical competency and client engagement is critical for success. An attractive remuneration package is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative workspace

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Qualifications

• Experience in directly handling clients with commercial queries.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Competency in Office 365 applications.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills.
• Full/clean driving license.
• Experience in project/internal sales management.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a comprehensive spare parts list for each project.
• Work closely with customers on budget allocations for spare parts.
• Identify sales opportunities from existing customer relationships.
• Review service visit reports for upsell opportunities.
• Support timely payments for healthy cash flow.

Skills

Client handling

Understanding technical drawings

Proficiency in Office 365

Numeric and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Ensure every System Integration Project leaves nZERO facilities with a comprehensive Spare Parts List.
• Work closely with customers to ensure sufficient budget allocation for spare parts.
• Tailor spares offerings to meet unique customer needs.
• Identify sales opportunities from our installed base and existing customer relationships.Follow up directly on spares and service quotes to close sales.
• Review Service Visit Reports to uncover upsell and replacement opportunities — maximizing Self-Generated Sales (SGS).
• Support timely payments and maintain healthy cash flow terms.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction with a professional, proactive approach — driving repeat business.
• Help develop and manage a Strategic Spares Offering Service.
• Monitor and maintain minimum stock levels for service consumables.
• Make it easy for customers to buy from nZERO — reduce friction, increase trust.
• Propose and support marketing initiatives to grow sales.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements for discounted reseller pricing.

Requirements

• Experience in directly handling clients with any commercial queries
• Ability to read and understand Technical drawings / P&IDs
• Competency in Office 365
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• Full/clean Driving licence
• Small Project/Internal Sales Management experience
• Very high attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills – able to gain confidence & trust of our clients.

Development Opportunities and Career Progression

We are deeply invested in fostering your professional growth. As a Proposals Technician you’ll gain access to:

• Tailored developmental plans to elevate your technical competencies and deepen your grasp of industry standards
• Cross-disciplinary training to broaden your perspective across various facets of the gas industry
• Full support for pursuing pertinent certification and support to pursue further education on sustainability

Pay:

The salary banding for this role is up to £35,000 and is based on an applicant’s Skills, Training and Competence.

Attractive benefits package

Why choose us?

• Competitive remuneration package bolstered by comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative and vibrant workspace that thrives on ingenuity and creative problem‑solving strategies
• Chance to contribute directly to groundbreaking endeavours that are redefining the trajectory of the gas sector.
• Transparent pathways for advancing your career within a forward‑marching industry
• Strong emphasis on work‑life equilibrium and the holistic well‑being of every team member

“We’re innovating today for a sustainable tomorrow. Join us in shaping the future of energy.”
-Matt Allen, MD

nZero Group has pioneered innovation across a variety of national and global energy infrastructure assets over the past 40 years, designing, building, commissioning and maintaining solutions which continue to be utilised today.
We’re passionate about energy security and making a difference in the drive to decarbonise and achieve net zero, providing a better future for our children and generations to come, and we are looking for people who share the same passion to join our growing team.

Address

Helix Business Park,
Newbridge Road,
Ellesmere Port, CH65 4LR

nZero, now part of Bilfinger UK Limited