About the role:

We are looking for a Tender Executive to work in our team based in Hounslow, London area. The role is responsible for supporting the Business Development Manager in tendering activities for commercial vehicles.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the Business Development Manager in tendering activities;
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements and compile high-quality responses for bid submission within required timescales, working closely with the Business Development Manager and colleagues from other departments;
• Lead tender meetings/presentations/Q&A sessions, compiling meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up actions;
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide constructive feedback on inputs received to maximise our success;
• Develop and update library of tender resources/materials;
• Collate customers’ requirements and product specifications, working with R&D and Project Management teams to deliver required outcomes;
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents completed/updated/filed in the database;
• Maintain a tracker for all open tenders and updating outcomes;
• Carry out post-tender reviews/analysis and following up on feedback received to drive improvements for future submissions;
• Engage in market research regularly to understand competitor landscape;
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes;
• Other related activities and contingent assignments;
• Report to Business Development Manager

Ideal candidate profile:

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in Commercial/ Tendering/Sales role in the automotive industry (ideally in bus and coach industry)
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred
• Experience in tendering activities and understanding of tender processes required
• Technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous
• Good command of English is essential, both written and verbal
• Confident communicator
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to cope with tight deadlines and pressure
• Keen attention to detail
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points
• Good interpersonal skills, team player
• Has right-to-work in the UK

Benefits

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• Department & company wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

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 🌏

Job reference: J230027