We are ADB SAFEGATE. Our purpose is to lead the world in smart solutions to handle more aircraft and passengers safely, sustainably and efficiently at airports around the globe.

POSITION:

Job Title: Bid Manager

Location: Columbus

The opportunity

The Bid Manager is primarily responsible for the bidding process from initial RFP/contact through contract signing by overseeing the initiation and coordination of proposal technical development process and manage proposal related tasks.

You will make an impact by....

• Provides standard technical product application assistance as required.
• Participates in review of sales proposals for products and service opportunities to determine proposal feasibility.
• Replies to sales inquiries and proposal approval requests in a timely manner. Reviews and analyze proposal requirements, ensure overall quality, and ensure 100% compliance with the Request for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and other proposal requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of market conditions and competitors and activities critical to the bidding process.
• Works proactively with Regional Sales Manager to ensure that cost estimates support the requirements, schedules, and contract terms and conditions.
• Supports the preparation of offers, bids, contracts and other sales-related documents required by customers for ADB products/services/solutions.
• Advises in review of sales proposals for products and service opportunities to determine proposal feasibility.
• Analyzes geographic territory, customer requirements, and competitive activity to develop sales offers and bids designed to achieve sales goals.
• Provide comments and recommended adjustments to terms and conditions in a timely manner.
• Contacts customers/business partners for technical clarifications, active role for technical support to (end) customers before and during the sales acquisition phase
• Writes airfield lighting related standards and methods
• Contacts airfield third party suppliers and installation contractors, prepares RFQs for these, evaluates offers and selects the right one for each occasion.

The talent we want to inspire has..

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background must include exposure to a variety of technical documentation.
• Familiar with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport policies, procedures and products a plus.
• Familiar with the RFP process and required documentation.
• Must be able to multi-task and work on variety of proposals simultaneously
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical information such as blue prints/plan sets and legal documents (contracts).
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Must be able to travel to customer locations or tradeshows- travel requirement is approximately 10% and may include overnight stays.

What's on offer

We value you and your contribution in the business. Recognizing and rewarding the impact you make is important to us.

• In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits
• The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
• A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviours that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company.
• An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe.

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying.

What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.