Sales Tender Specialist

BYD UK; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holidays

Scottish Widows workplace pension

Job summary

BYD UK is seeking a Sales Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to support tender activities from our Hounslow base. The role involves collecting tender information, coordinating with finance, technical and legal teams, and leading tender meetings to produce high-quality bid responses.

With 2–3 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, you will navigate procurement processes, manage multiple tenders, and maintain strong client relationships while adhering to ESG and policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in Commercial/ Tendering/Sales role, ideally in bus and coach industry.
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms.
• Thorough understanding of ESG - technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous.
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Effective project management and negotiation capabilities.
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Proactive, ability to work independently and resourceful.
• Computer proficient, especially in the use of MS Office.
• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration.
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements, assess risks, identify key deliverables, and clarify ambiguities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-tender negotiations.
• Compile high-quality responses for bid submission within required timescales, working closely with the Business Development Manager.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including finance, technical, and legal, to collect required documentation and input for tenders.
• Lead tender meetings/presentations/Q&A sessions, compiling meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and industry partners during the bidding process.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide constructive feedback on inputs received to maximise our success.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources/materials.
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents completed/updated/filed in the database.
• Maintain a tracker for all open tenders and updating outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.
• Carry out post-tender reviews/analysis and following up on feedback received to drive improvements for future submissions.
• Engage regularly in market research to understand competitor landscape.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Other related activities and contingent assignments
• Report to Sales Manager.

Skills

Tendering experience

Sales

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation

Time management

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a Sales Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to work in our team based in Hounslow, London area. The role is responsible for supporting the Sales Manager in tendering activities for Commercial Vehicles.

Working location: Fully Office-based, Hounslow, London / Reading

Main Tasks and responsibilities :

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements, assessing risks, identifying key deliverables, and clarifying ambiguities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-tender negotiations;
• Compile high-quality responses for bid submission within required timescales, working closely with the Business Development Manager;
• Coordinate with internal departments, including, finance, technical, and legal, to collect required documentation and input for tenders;.
• Lead tender meetings/presentations/Q&A sessions, compiling meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and industry partners during the bidding process.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide constructive feedback on inputs received to maximise our success.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources/materials.
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents completed/updated/filed in the database.
• Maintain a tracker for all open tenders and updating outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.
• Carry out post-tender reviews/analysis and following up on feedback received to drive improvements for future submissions.
• Engage regularly in market research to understand competitor landscape.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Other related activities and contingent assignments
• Report to Sales Manager.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in Commercial/ Tendering/Sales role, ideally in bus and coach industry;
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred;
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms
• Thorough understanding of ESG - technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Keen attention to detail
• Effective project management and negotiation capabilities
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points;
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
• Proactive, ability to work independently and resourceful
• Computer proficient, especially in the use of MS Office.
• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration;
• Scottish Widow workplace pension;
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays;