Technical Sales Analyst

New Flyer Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Job summary

New Flyer Group is seeking a Technical Sales Analyst to coordinate input and prepare proposals for New Flyer, MCI, and Alexander Dennis in response to sales opportunities.

You will work with the Technical Sales Team to capture customer needs, act as the primary contact during bid preparation, and guide multiple departments from strategy to post-submission. Strong coordination and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects is a plus.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of heavy-duty transit bus architecture and components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Technical Sales Team to define customer needs and requirements.
• Serve as primary contact with internal and external customers during bid/proposal preparation.
• Guide functional departments from strategy to post-submission submittal.
• Gather information for bid submissions through cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare bid/proposal package elements and ensure timely submission and documentation.
• Coordinate with Supply team to finalize costing and quotes.
• Develop final pricing recommendations and secure approvals.
• Prepare contract changes after initial bid submission and confirm final bus configuration for costing.
• Maintain internal sales databases and supporting documentation.

Skills

Project management

Blueprints & schematics

Customer/internal liaison

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Sales Analyst is responsible for coordinating input and preparing proposals for New Flyer, MCI, and Alexander Dennis in response to sales opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work alongside the Technical Sales Team to obtain clear definition of customer needs and requirements.
• Act as the primary contact with internal and external customers during the bid or proposal preparation stage.
• Provide daily guidance to functional departments relative to the completion of programs from initial strategy to post proposal submittal.
• Coordinate with cross - functional New Flyer teams in order to gather required information for bid submission and conduct regular project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare bid and proposal package elements and ensure proposal is submitted within established guidelines and complete all required project documentation, and pricing files.
• Coordinate with Supply team to ensure all costing is completed, and quotes for required items are obtained.
• Working with the Technical Sales team to develop final pricing recommendations and securing all the necessary approvals in accordance with New Flyer policy.
• Prepare bid or proposal package elements and ensure that the proposal is submitted within established departmental guidelines.
• Prepare contract changes after initial bid submission and work with customers to confirm final bus configuration for proper costing.
• Maintain internal sales databases and supporting documentation as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• University degree in business or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management and coordination experience is considered an asset.
• Experience reading Blueprints and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of heavy-duty transit bus architecture and components.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective at managing time and competing demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.