Bid Coordinator
Company: Brenntag
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Bid Coordinator Our team in Houston currently has an opening for
a Bid Coordinator YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Brenntag, a global
market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution is looking
for a Bid Coordinator for our Lubricant Specialties division in the
Houston area. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain
product knowledge, learn the commercial aspects of the business and
interface with stakeholders at all levels within the company.The
Bid Coordinator is responsible for the overall project management
of bids. This role will work closely with the Sales Manger and
internal stakeholders to evaluate bid opportunities and risks to
maximize bid success. This role requires an excellent all-around
understanding of business challenges, processes, and market
opportunities. Managing the contributions of key stakeholders under
tight time constraints to ensure bid requirements are met is an
integral part of this position. This position provides an excellent
platform to acquire product knowledge and interaction with all
facets of the company. Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:
Produce and coordinate plans for bid submissions, carefully
tracking entire process through pre-qualification and tender
stages. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to
evaluate bid opportunities and identify best products suited to
specifications and application needs to maximize bid success. Work
with internal stakeholders to include Commercial Management,
Pricing Team, Operations and Sales Support to compile necessary
information for bid completion. Coordinate all parties involved in
the bid process to ensure everyone is aware of the level of
contribution expected of them and that deadlines can be met. Work
with Sales Support, Legal council and Commercial Management to
ensure contracts are reviewed and signed in an efficient and timely
manner. Maintain bid calendar to ensure bid renewal and new bid
opportunities deadlines can be met. Ensure that all bids are
submitted on time and are as complete and accurate as possible
while providing value added information and personalization for the
client wherever possible. Ensure appropriate opportunities are
input into the CRM system for opportunity and pipeline management.
When a bid has been successful, work closely with internal
departments to ensure a professional handover to all involved
parties involved to successfully service the account. Engage in bid
discovery activities by tracking and monitoring new opportunities
via portals and tools to seek out new RFPs. Attend calls or
meetings with prospective clients as/when required. Support wider
sales and business development activity. Frequently conduct
customer touchpoints using all available tools to ensure customers
needs are being met. Maintain an up-to-date level of product,
technical, and application knowledge. Keep up to date with changes
and updates in the product/solution portfolio and in the market.
Keep up to date on feedstock and upstream developments that impact
product price movements. Support Sales Manager as needed with
Special Projects. YOUR PROFILE Additional Required
Skills/Abilities: Sound computer skills in the use of Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CRM systems Superior communication and
negotiation skills Strong commercial understanding High
self-management capabilities Customer-centric mindset, focusing on
creating a positive experience for the customer Basic level of
strategic thinking (business development, opportunities) Travel
required as per business needs Valid driver's license with clean
driving record Walk up to 50% of the day Education and Experience
Preferably a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Distribution or related
degree with a focus in Business, Science or equivalent. Experience
in the lubricant distribution business, preferably in a sales
capacity (3 to 5 years previous experience in sales role). Product,
technical and market knowledge of respective Industry/ Application.
OUR OFFER We aim to create an environment where the best people
want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and
realize their full potential Individual development, on-the-job
training, and development programs designed to help our employees
grow in their careers Competitive pay and incentives Various
healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) INTERESTED? We look
forward receiving your application.Brenntag provides equal
employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,
disability or any other status protected by applicable federal,
state or local law.Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: Brenntag, Houston , Bid Coordinator, Other , Houston, Texas
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