(EN) Bid Manager

Please note that this is not an active vacancy at this time. However, we are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who share our values and may be a good fit for future opportunities. By submitting your details, you are expressing an interest in being considered for roles that may arise in the future. When a suitable opportunity becomes available, we will review your application and contact you if your skills and experience match our requirements.

KOMPAN is the world’s No. 1 playground supplier. We develop, produce and market an extensive range of playground equipment that covers all age groups. All our playgrounds are designed from the ground up to improve childhood health and learning. And all our products offer compelling design, high play value, uncompromising safety, unique innovation and long-lasting quality.

Bid Manager for KOMPAN – Milton Keynes

The Bid Manager contributes to SALES GROWTH by supporting allocated Area Sales Managers with QUOTES & TENDERS as required. This role drives the financial performance of the business through WIN RATE and influence of CORRECT PRICING and gatekeeping of MARGIN / DISCOUNTS that meets or exceeds company policy. The role is within KOMPAN’s Sales Support team whose primary function is to assist our field-based Area Sales Managers in quoting, tendering and selling ‘design & build’ packages to our existing and new customers.

Key responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for your assigned Area Sales Managers with whom you will work closely with on tenders, quotes and orders.

• Review of Invitation to Tender (ITT) & PQQ documents to determine contractor tender return requirements.

• Assemble, collate, and edit written document content for tender responses to answer all Tender questions fully.

• To liaise & proactively collaborate with colleagues across the KOMPAN Group to gain comprehensive and relevant information for inclusion in Tenders.

• Requesting, collating, and editing written content provided by other departments and KOMPAN partners to meet the client Tender specification.

• Effectively manage bid timelines (multiple projects at once). Ensure all Tenders are delivered on time.

• Process Orders as requested by your assigned Area Sales Manager.

• Use internal KOMPAN business systems, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint to compile information for inclusion in quotes and Tenders.

• Maintains detailed records & accurate data in the company’s business systems.

• Raising invoices for some customer types.

• Source quotes from KOMPAN partner suppliers as required to compile pricing information for quotes and Tenders.

• Close liaison with KOMPAN colleagues to share best practice and workload.

Experience

• Proven capability to take the lead in responding to Tender Framework and multi-site/ complex bids

• Proven track record of successful bid writing & creating compelling sales documents including pricing & quotations

• Proven track record of prioritizing workload to meet agreed timescales & deadlines & ability to manage own workload in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

• A highly proficient and independent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & experience of using CRM systems

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Consistent high standard of customer service to Area Sales Managers & Regional Sales Managers, and Internal stakeholders

• Track record of thriving in a dynamic team & fast paced environment

• Able to work autonomously with excellent project management skills, proactively managing personal workload and supporting others with setting their own priorities

• Experienced in raising quotations, calculating detailed pricing with profit margins

• Actively demonstrates the KOMPAN Group values for behaviour in Passion, Progress, Performance & People towards customers and colleagues

• Structured and accurate, especially with data input skills, excellent attention to detail

• A natural multi-tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently

• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

In addition, the following experience would be advantageous:

• Experience of tendering for Local Authorities

• Experience of the construction/ landscape or similar industry

Your profile

• A team player and natural collaborator with others.

• Structured and accurate, especially with data input, excellent attention to detail is vita

• Proven ability to work autonomously with excellent organisational and project management skills, proactively planning & managing personal workload to meet multiple critical deadlines.

• A natural multi-tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently, often working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• A quick learner, able to comprehend and process technical construction information.

• Accommodating with a positive ‘can-do’ problem solving attitude under pressure

• Assertiveness towards project delivery, seeking and ensuring contributions from others

• A professional commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrates balance and good judgement in difficult or ‘complaint’ situations

• Good client understanding & commercial focus to ensure requirements of Area Sales Manager/ client are met

KOMPAN - Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like?

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us?

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply?

Please apply via our website. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.