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SalaryPosition: Bid Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Commission
About the Role (Its purpose)
The purpose of this role is to,
o Lead the production of all complex bids and quotations for the sales team
o Act as the primary point of contact with third party suppliers (specification, materials and
pricing) required for complex bid production.
Job Description (What we want you to do)
o Lead all aspects of the complex bid process
o Establish and implement a tangible and robust bid qualification process
o Achieve complex bid production targets and service level agreements
o Develop excellent relationships with third party suppliers
o Lead the R&D documentation production process
o Ensure the price book is accurate at all times
o Confidently articulate products, services and value proposition
o Hold a comprehensive understanding of processes and systems
o Work collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues from enquiry to implementation
o Deliver all required complex bid reports and CRM updates in a timely manner
o Establish and implement a robust post bid review process
o Be prepared to travel to supplier and customer site as required.
The Person (What you need to be successful in this role)
Experience
o A successful track record in the production of B2B complex bids and quotations
o Proven experience of working in virtual team environments (sales, operations, workshop)
o Proven understanding of CNC manufacturing, technical drawings and specifications
o Successful experience in a multi-faceted role involving complex document production.
Skills
o Excellent organisation and planning skills
o The commercial acumen to construct and cost high value complex proposals
o The intellectual capability required to understand and articulate how their
products and services match customer applications
o The personal ability to collaborate, lead and influence a diverse range of people,
including third party suppliers, customers, partners and colleagues
o A demonstrable ability to problem solve within a commercial manufacturing environment
o The ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and manage time effectively
o A solid understanding of 3D CAD modelling processes
o The emotional intelligence required to work productively in a virtual team environment
o The ability to communicate concisely and confidently
o The desire to continually improve your capability to perform your role successfully.
Requirements
o Education: Technical or Engineering Degree (preferred but not essential)
o Intellectual Horsepower: High proficiency in Maths and English
o IT literate: High level of MS office capability essential
o Driving Licence: Essential
o Be located within easy commuting distance to (Blackburn) office
