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About the Role

We are seeking a Bid 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 ensuring successful tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information, review requirements, assess risks, and identify deliverables.
• 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 input.
• Lead tender meetings, presentations, and Q&A sessions, monitoring follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide feedback to maximize success.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources/materials.
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents are completed, updated, and filed.
• Maintain a tracker for open tenders and update outcomes for audit and reporting.
• Conduct post-tender reviews and analysis to drive improvements.
• Engage in market research to understand the competitor landscape.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• 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, ideally in the bus and coach industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms.
• Thorough understanding of ESG.
• Good command of English is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent time management, organisational, 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 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.

Skills

• Commercial Vehicle Tendering
• Sales Support
• Bid Compilation
• Procurement Processes
• Contract Terms
• ESG Understanding
• Electric Vehicle/Bus Technical Understanding (advantageous)
• English Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Time Management
• Organisational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Information Interpretation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• MS Office Proficiency

Location

• Hounslow, London

Work Type

• Fully Office-based

Experience Level

• 2-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree and 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 want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.