Proposal & Pre-Sales Coordinator

About ARI
Applied Research International (ARI) is a global leader in simulation-based training and technology solutions, with a strong focus on the maritime, defense, and allied industries. For over two decades, ARI has been at the forefront of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to clients across India and around the world. Our work contributes to operational readiness, safety, and technological advancement for defense and commercial sectors.

Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Technical Proposal Associate to join our Business Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the creation of professional, compliant, and compelling technical and commercial proposals for marine industry. The ideal candidate will have strong technical comprehension, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents such as RFPs, RFIs, EOIs to identify critical requirements and prepare compliance matrices.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Product, Legal, Finance) to collect accurate technical and commercial inputs.
• Draft, format, and edit high-quality technical and commercial proposals aligned with customer requirements and submission guidelines.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all proposal sections and supporting documentation.
• Maintain version control and proposal content databases, including company profiles, technical descriptions, certifications, and case studies.
• Track proposal progress, manage submission timelines, and assist in responding to post-submission queries or clarifications.
• Support ongoing improvements in proposal writing processes, templates, and documentation standards.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Excellent technical writing, editing, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to understand technical specifications and translate them into clear, customer-friendly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with defense, simulation, or technology sectors preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document formatting tools.
• Good organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Mechanical/Electronics preferred).
• MBA
• 1 to 3 years of experience in proposal writing, technical documentation, or tender support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person