Commercial Bid Executive

The Job Summary:

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We’re looking for a Commercial Bid Executive to join the Wrightbus Sales team in Ballymena to generate leads, quotations, and proposals for top transport industry clients.

The Role:

• Manage proposal opportunities across all stages with accuracy and timeliness.
• Create client proposal packs, including quotation letters, presentations, and tender documents, correctly interpreting customer requests and addressing issues directly (verbally or in writing).
• Use online tender portals to collate and upload grammatically and commercially accurate information (training provided).
• Estimate vehicle manufacturing costs based on customer specifications, engaging suppliers for pricing if required.
• Interpret contractual requirements and compile reports detailing commercial elements.
• Draft deal sheets for senior executive approval.
• Maintain accurate records of historical pricing to finalize and justify customer prices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with customers on various matters, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with Commercial and Sales Directors to capture customer needs for bid proposals.
• Collect and organize tender information for the bid library.
• Maintain tender and quotation files in internal systems.
• Assist in drafting business reports as needed.

The Requirements:

• A Minimum of an HND/NVQ L5 in business related subject or equivalent OR 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience of bid writing and quotation preparation.
• Understanding of bid processes and practices.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

The Benefits:

• 4% discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s. 
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

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