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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Offer Manager France and Export

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGennevilliers, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 5 to 7 years' minimum experience managing bids or projects, presales, or sales in defense systems and/or radiocommunications.
  • Have knowledge of large secure defense information and communication systems and be comfortable in highly technical environments.
  • Have experience working on complex arrangements involving technical content and organization with multiple industrial partners.
  • Have experience with complex negotiations in an international context and be able to structure partnerships with local stakeholders.
  • Be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Be able to understand customer needs and propose optimized solutions.
  • Demonstrate initiative and leadership to effectively coordinate the work of an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
  • Have listening and negotiation abilities and a customer-service orientation; the role also requires commitment, creativity, and the ability to manage several complex topics simultaneously.
  • Have higher education at engineering-school level or equivalent (Bac+5).

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to defining the offer strategy by bringing an understanding of customer needs and the competitive context.
  • Lead the development of competitive offers, relying on technical teams and following Thales offer processes and best practices.
  • Manage relationships with partners and subcontractors, with support from procurement management.
  • Identify risks and establish mitigation actions.
  • Ensure compliance with product policy and the proposal-cost budget.
  • Support offer negotiations with the customer in coordination with sales management and the Thales organization in the destination country.
  • Ensure a successful transition of a concluded offer to the project teams.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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