The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Junior Bid Manager to join a well-respected, dynamic international Bid Team at Avantor Clinical Trial Equipment and Ancillary Solutions. We are looking for a Junior Bid Manager to join our existing team based in
Chorley. This is a terrific opportunity for someone experienced in the preparation of Bids and Proposals who is looking for a new challenge.
The Junior Bid Manager will be collaborating with colleagues globally supporting our Global Bid Management and Business Development Teams, defining solutions, and identifying opportunities to Avantor Clinical Trials Equipment and Ancillary Customers.
You will support each stage of the bid lifecycle from pre-proposal planning, to preparing high-quality, well-presented bids and quotations, to integrating new customers into our services.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who wants to gain further experience in Bid Management but who will make a real difference to our existing team.
Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility due to our Global Operations.
The team
The successful Junior Bid Manager will be part of a wider, Global Team of 8.
What we’re looking for
1. Education: High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree
2. Experience: 5 years of relevant experience
3. Previous experience of working in Sales, Quotations, Bid or Account Management
4. Numerically and financially astute
5. Ability to prioritise and execute work effectively to meet strict internal and client deadlines
6. Self-Motivated works with limited Supervision
7. High attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills
8. Strong Communication skills
9. Collaboration tool : MS office, strong excel
How you will thrive and create an impact
10. Support the Bid Management Team in preparation of high-quality, well-presented Quotations and Bids
11. Define Customer Needs and present Solutions and Pricing
12. Works collaboratively across Business Teams to Identify Opportunities and Maximise Revenue
13. Support Bid Mangers on Sales Projections and Forecasts and associated reports as required
14. Supports Bid Managers/Legal in provision of Master Service Agreements, Statement of Woks and Work Orders
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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