Sales Tender Specialist

We are looking for a Sales Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to work in our team based in Hounslow, London area. The role is responsible for supporting the Sales Manager in tendering activities for Commercial Vehicles.

Working location:
Fully Office-based, Hounslow, London / Reading

Main Tasks and responsibilities :

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements, assessing risks, identifying key deliverables, and clarifying ambiguities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-tender negotiations;
• Compile high-quality responses for bid submission within required timescales, working closely with the Business Development Manager;
• Coordinate with internal departments, including, finance, technical, and legal, to collect required documentation and input for tenders;.
• Lead tender meetings/presentations/Q&A sessions, compiling meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and industry partners during the bidding process.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide constructive feedback on inputs received to maximise our success.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources/materials.
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents completed/updated/filed in the database.
• Maintain a tracker for all open tenders and updating outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.
• Carry out post-tender reviews/analysis and following up on feedback received to drive improvements for future submissions.
• Engage regularly in market research to understand competitor landscape.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Other related activities and contingent assignments
• Report to Sales Manager.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in Commercial/ Tendering/Sales role, ideally in bus and coach industry;
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred;
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms
• Thorough understanding of ESG - technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Keen attention to detail
• Effective project management and negotiation capabilities
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points;
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
• Proactive, ability to work independently and resourceful
• Computer proficient, especially in the use of MS Office.
• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration;
• Scottish Widow workplace pension;
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays;