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About the Role

We are seeking a Sales Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to support the Sales Manager in tendering activities for Commercial Vehicles. This role is crucial in compiling high-quality bid responses and managing the tender process from collection to post-tender analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information, review requirements, assess risks, identify deliverables, and clarify ambiguities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-tender negotiations.
• Compile high-quality bid responses within required timescales.
• Coordinate with internal departments (finance, technical, legal) for tender documentation.
• Lead tender meetings, presentations, and Q&A sessions, managing minutes and follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain client and industry partner relationships during the bidding process.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide feedback to enhance success rates.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources and materials.
• Ensure adherence to processes and completion/filing of necessary documents.
• Maintain a tracker for open tenders and update outcomes for audit and reporting.
• Conduct post-tender reviews and analysis, following up on feedback for improvement.
• Engage in market research to understand the competitor landscape.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform other related activities and contingent assignments.
• Report to the Sales Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in a Commercial, Tendering, or Sales role, preferably in the bus and coach industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms.
• Thorough understanding of ESG.
• Good command of English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Effective project management and negotiation capabilities.
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarizing key points.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team collaboration, and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Proactive, able to work independently, and resourceful.
• Computer proficient, especially in MS Office.

Skills

• Tendering
• Sales
• Procurement
• Contract negotiation
• ESG understanding
• Electric vehicle knowledge
• Bus and coach industry knowledge
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Time management
• Organization
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Negotiation
• Information summarization
• Interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration
• Relationship building
• MS Office proficiency

Location

• Hounslow, London
• Reading

Work Type

• Fully Office-based

Experience Level

• 2-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or above preferred

Salary/Compensations

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration

Benefits

• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• On-site free parking
• Commute allowance
• Private healthcare
• Car sacrifice scheme
• Department & company wide teambuilding events

About the Company

• Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air.
• We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.