Bid & Proposal Coordinator in Brighton

Company Overview

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications, with a strong global project track record and manufacturing presence. Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar and renewable energy companies, providing solar modules, energy and storage solutions, and developing large-scale projects across multiple regions.

Position Summary

The Bid & Proposal Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and tracking all bid, tender, and proposal activities supporting the UK and Ireland business development team. This role focuses on creating high-quality proposal content and reusable templates, managing cross-functional inputs, and ensuring timely, accurate responses to RFPs and other customer requests. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is organized, methodical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end bid and tender processes for the UK and Ireland, ensuring all requirements, deadlines, and formats are met.
• Develop, own, and continuously improve proposal templates, standard content, and document libraries that can be reused across opportunities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, project management, finance, legal, operations) to gather technical, commercial, and project information required for bids and proposals.
• Draft, format, and assemble proposal documents, RFP responses, and supporting materials that are clear, consistent, and aligned with brand and compliance standards.
• Track and maintain an organized register of all tenders, proposals, and RFPs, including status, deadlines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Support the business development team with proposal-related reporting, including win/loss analysis, pipeline visibility, and continuous improvement actions.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals, ensuring all stakeholders have visibility of timelines and responsibilities.
• Manage version control, file structures, and documentation standards for all bid and proposal materials.
• Provide timely follow-up to internal and external stakeholders on outstanding information, clarifications, and submission status.
• Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives related to bidding, proposal development, and sales operations, and support preparation of customer-facing materials for events or presentations as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in bid coordination, proposal development, sales support, project coordination, or a similar client-facing support role, ideally in a B2B or technical environment.
• Experience in the solar, storage, or broader energy/engineering sector is an asset but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical and commercial inputs into clear, professional proposal content.
• Highly organized and methodical, with strong attention to detail, document control, and deadline management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent bids or projects.
• Proficient with MS Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); experience with CRM and/or tender management tools is an advantage.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business with evolving processes.
• Ability to travel occasionally within North America, if required for internal or client meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on annual objectives.

Equal Opportunity

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.