National Tenders Manager

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Tenders Manager to lead a dynamic team in managing tenders and bids. This pivotal role involves driving the Work Winning strategy, ensuring exceptional project sales management, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery. With a competitive salary, a company car, and fantastic discounts across various group businesses, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company where your leadership and innovative ideas can thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Annual Bonus

Colleague Discounts

Discounts at Theme Parks

Dining Discounts

Cinema Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in sales is advantageous but not essential.
• Essential skills include leadership, teamwork, and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a National Tenders Team with effective leadership.
• Collaborate with key accounts to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure successful tender processes and optimal customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Sales Management

Tender and Bid Writing

Job description

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Job Opportunity: National Tenders Manager

We, at BSS, part of the Travis Perkins Group, have a brilliant opportunity for a National Tenders Manager to manage and lead the National Tenders team, ensuring they meet and exceed the agreed SLAs. This role is vital in supporting our tenders and bids, helping us win business and ensuring continued success. You will also oversee the delivery of our Work Winning strategy at a local level through excellent project sales management.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, company car, and annual bonus
• Great colleague discounts across various Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation and online discounts at leading retailers, theme parks, dining, and cinemas

Role Responsibilities:

• Create and develop a National Tenders Team through effective management, leadership, and development, ensuring proper training and support
• Collaborate with Directors, and key accounts at national and regional levels to deliver world-class service
• Develop succession and training plans for team members to facilitate development and career progression
• Manage team performance to meet established metrics
• Oversee workflow of plant and valve package tenders, ensuring optimal allocation and customer service
• Work with tender negotiators to maximize opportunities, including quoting products for tenders from BSS and TFS
• Coordinate with BSS & TFS clusters to promote team offerings
• Ensure consistent service delivery to internal and external customers
• Hold regular meetings with key suppliers on pricing, new products, and support
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure correct pricing parameters for competitive tenders
• Ensure QMS procedures are followed and contracts are transitioned smoothly to branches and Account Managers
• Review opportunities for technology to record, track, and review projects
• Create and monitor KPIs for stakeholders

Required Experience:

Previous sales experience is advantageous but not essential. Essential skills include leadership through change, research and analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and product offering. Experience in tenders and bid writing is beneficial.