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Gleeson has been partnered with a business this exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Tender Executive to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, This company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking to make a significant impact.
Job Title : Tender & Pricing Executive - Freight
Salary : 45,000 - 55,000
Work Type : Hybrid
Location : Kent
Job Duties:
- Manage pricing collation and quotations with vendors and clients.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather and share operational information.
- Support internal teams by creating technical documents and marketing materials (e.g., presentations, route surveys, method statements).
- Respond to Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for global projects.
- Participate in RFQ meetings to understand client requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of RFQs and ad hoc quotes, including time-sensitive online bids.
- Track, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines and tenders effectively.
- Collaborate with Business Development to develop bid strategies and analyse competitor positioning.
- Provide feedback to senior management to enhance bid success.
- Develop and update sales literature as needed.
- Source and compile pricing from global vendors and offices.
- Assist in improving bid processes and contract checklists.
- Contribute to bid structuring, including bid/no-bid analysis, work breakdowns, and senior management reviews.
- Review and refine bid modules, work processes, and methodology statements.
- Assess proposal risks in collaboration with Compliance and senior management.
- Maintain an up-to-date rate sheet database for global operations.
- Support continuous improvement of sales literature across the Group.
- Uphold corporate branding and ensure bids are well-structured and persuasive.
- Provide operational summaries for successful bids.
- Work with Operations to review performance and gather insights for future proposals.
- Undertake additional duties as required.
Skills and Attributes:
- Tender Experience
- Pricing Experience
- Freight Experience
- Project management
Industry : Freight Forwarding
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