Aftersales Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle...

About the role:

This role will play a key role in supporting the business development and aftersales teams by managing and coordinating tender and bid submissions. This position requires a keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to ensure the highest quality proposals are delivered to prospective clients.

Working Location: Hounslow, London (Fully Office-based)

Key responsibilities:

Tender Management:

• Manage the end-to-end process of tender submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements and timelines.
• Monitor tender portals and identify relevant business opportunities for the company.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary information and documentation for tenders.

Proposal Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, finance, and legal, to develop comprehensive and competitive proposals.
• Write, edit, and proofread tender documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with BYD's standards and client specifications.
• Maintain a library of standard proposal content and templates to improve efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all tender-related inquiries and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients or partners.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to clarify tender requirements and coordinate project activities.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the tendering landscape.
• Analyse competitor activities and industry standards to enhance BYD’s tender strategies.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records and filing of all tender documentation and correspondence.
• Track and report on the status of ongoing tenders and submitted proposals.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on tender management and proposal coordination.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with tender management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with the automotive or renewable energy industry is advantageous.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Fluent in English and Chinese.
• Has right-to-work in the UK.

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration
• 25 holidays + public holidays
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• Commute allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Department & company wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air . We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏