Bid manager

Position: Bid Manager Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 + 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