At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and manage quotations and tenders with precision and attention to detail.
- Company: Join a dynamic sales team in a supportive office environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Office-based role with a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring successful bids and submissions.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid administration and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
Do you have an eye for detail, a head for deadlines and the determination to get every submission over the line properly? We’re looking for a highly organised Quotation and Tenders Administrator to support a busy sales operation with the preparation and administration of quotations, bids and tender submissions. This is not simply a case of filling in a few forms and pressing send. You’ll bring together information from different departments, check every detail and make sure submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing, compiling and submitting quotations, tenders and bid documentation
- Reviewing tender documents to identify requirements, specifications and deadlines
- Coordinating information from sales, technical and other internal teams
- Ensuring proposals are accurate, competitive and fully compliant
- Monitoring tender portals and identifying suitable opportunities
- Maintaining complete and up-to-date quotation and tender records
- Gathering supplier pricing and supporting cost comparisons
- Tracking bid outcomes and maintaining feedback reports
- Supporting contract handovers following successful awards
- Checking technical and vehicle-related details with the relevant internal specialists
- Maintaining a database of frequently asked tender questions and responses
- Providing additional administrative support to the sales team when required
What we’re looking for:
- You’ll have previous experience in quotations, bid administration, tender support or sales administration, combined with excellent document-management skills.
- You’ll also bring:
- Exceptional organisation and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence managing several deadlines at once
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to understand and interpret technical information
- A positive, tenacious approach and the determination to see tasks through
Experience using tender portals, CRM or ERP systems would be beneficial. Knowledge of public-sector procurement would also be an advantage, although it is not essential.
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per annum
Location: Office based
Contract: Permanent
Quotation and Tenders Administrator in Peterborough employer: Quest Employment
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