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HCLTech is hiring for Quotation manager in Gurgaon location for Telecom ClientInterested candidates please share details on Subject of Mail - Quotation ManagerTEX- REX-Current CTC-Expected CTC-Notice Period-Willing to relocate-Job Description: Quoting Manager – TelecomPosition Title: Quoting Manager – TelecomLocation: GurgaonDepartment: Q2ORole OverviewThe Quoting Manager – Telecom will lead and manage the quotation lifecycle for global telecom services, including data connectivity, last‑mile access, managed services, cloud connectivity, and network transformation solutions.This role ensures accurate, competitive, and timely quotes by collaborating with Solution Architects, Product, Engineering, Sourcing/Vendors, Pricing, and Sales teams.The manager will be responsible for standardizing quoting processes, improving turnaround time (TAT), ensuring commercial accuracy, and driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities1. Quotation ManagementOwn end-to-end quoting process for global telecom products (IP/MPLS, DIA, Ethernet, SD‑WAN, VPN, Cloud Connect, Voice, Security, Managed Services).Review customer RFQs, technical requirements, network reachability, and feasibility inputs.Ensure high‑quality and competitive quotes aligning with margin guidelines and commercial policies.Validate solution design, BoQ, vendor pricing, special approvals, credit checks, and risk assessments.Ensure quoting compliance with regional regulatory guidelines, tax structures, and commercial governance.2. Cross‑Functional CoordinationCollaborate closely with:Sales / Account Teams for opportunity understanding.Solution Architects for technical scope validation.Product Management for product fitment and pricing updates.Delivery Teams for feasibility inputs impacting quote design.Manage escalations and drive quick conflict resolution.3. Operational ExcellenceTrack and improve Quote-to-Order Lead Time, E2E Turnaround Time, Quote Quality, and Iteration Rate.Implement automation tools, AI‑assisted pricing, quote templates, and process workflows.Reduce manual touchpoints and eliminate inefficiencies in handoffs.Standardize quoting governance, audit checks, and version control.4. Team LeadershipLead and mentor a team of quoting analysts/engineers.Allocate workloads based on skills, product expertise, complexity, and priority levels.Develop skill matrix, training plans, and performance metrics.Create a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.5. KPI OwnershipTAT improvement across simple, complex, and solution-based quotes.Commercial accuracy and minimizing rework iterations.Quote win-rate improvement.Aged quote tracking and pipeline hygiene.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical & Domain KnowledgeStrong understanding of telecom technologies:MPLS, Internet Access, Ethernet, SD‑WAN, VPN, SIP/Voice, Cloud Interconnects.Exposure to global telecom providers and last‑mile vendor ecosystem (North America, Europe, APAC).Experience with quoting tools: Salesforce CPQ, Siebel, ServiceNow, Atlas, or internal CPQ tools.Analytical & Commercial SkillsStrong grasp of pricing models, cost structures, margins, taxation, and risk assessments.Ability to read network maps, service availability tools, and vendor coverage matrices.Leadership & Process SkillsExperience in managing multi‑location quotation teams.Strong stakeholder management skills.Ability to improve processes and drive automation/AI adoption.Soft SkillsExcellent communication and negotiation skills.High attention to detail and quality.Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making.Qualification CriteriaBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecom, IT, or related field.12-15 years of experience in telecom pre-sales/quoting/commercial roles/Delivery/Order management.Experience managing a quoting or pre-sales operations team is preferred.