About the role
About the Role
SMART Technology Solutions is a KSA-based provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation solutions.
We are building a presales and bid management team in Egypt to support our government and enterprise opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
As a Presales Engineer, you will manage the bid process from identifying relevant tenders on Etimad and Forsa to preparing compliant technical and commercial proposals.
Key Responsibilities
RFP Sourcing and Bid Qualification
- Monitor Etimad (اعتماد) and Forsa (فرصة) for relevant tenders - Assess each opportunity based on eligibility, scope, capability, competition, and deadlines - Support bid and no-bid decisions with clear recommendations - Maintain an updated opportunity tracker and bid calendar - Ensure no qualified opportunity or submission deadline is missed
Proposal Development
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals in Arabic and English - Review RFP requirements and build compliance checklists - Turn technical input into clear and persuasive proposal content - Coordinate contributions from IT Solutions, Cybersecurity, IT Projects, and other teams - Ensure each submission meets all documentation, formatting, and platform requirements - Develop a reusable content library covering company information, case studies, team profiles, certifications, and standard responses
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work with SMART’s sales and technical teams in Saudi Arabia to define proposed solutions - Confirm the technical approach, scope, deliverables, and assumptions before submission - Coordinate with Finance to obtain pricing and commercial inputs - Identify capability, resource, or timeline gaps at an early stage - Support leadership with the information needed to make bid decisions - Track required inputs and follow up with stakeholders until submission
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field - 2 to 5 years of experience in presales, bid management, proposal writing, or technical sales support - Experience within IT services, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or public-sector tendering - Strong Arabic and English writing skills - Ability to prepare formal proposals in both languages - Strong technical writing and document-structuring skills - Ability to explain technical solutions in clear client-focused language - Strong attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple bids and fixed submission deadlines - Based in Cairo and able to coordinate each day with SMART’s KSA team
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Etimad and Forsa - Experience with supplier registration and qualification through Etimad - Understanding of IT services or cybersecurity solutions - Experience using CRM, tender-management, or bid-tracking tools - Experience preparing proposals for Saudi government or enterprise clients
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