At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tenders, RFPs, RFQs and proposals while coordinating with global teams.
- Company: S5 Agency World supports leading shipping companies through a global network of maritime offices.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a visible impact on major commercial opportunities worldwide.
- Other info: Role involves collaboration with commercial, operational, and finance teams globally.
- Why this job: Unique role for those with maritime experience who enjoy commercial thinking and proposal writing.
- Qualifications: Experience in maritime shipping, proven tender preparation, and strong PowerPoint skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At S5 Agency World, we support some of the world's leading shipping companies through our global network of maritime agency offices. As we continue to grow internationally, we are looking for a highly commercial and detail-oriented Commercial Tender Manager to strengthen our Commercial Team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with maritime industry experience who enjoys combining commercial thinking, client understanding, tender management, proposal writing, data analysis and professional presentation development.
As Commercial Tender Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating tenders, RFPs, RFQs and commercial proposals across our global organisation. Working closely with commercial, operational and finance teams worldwide, you will transform operational expertise and client requirements into compelling, professional and winning tender submissions. You will not be responsible for account management, but you will work closely with clients, prospects and commercial stakeholders to understand market requirements and develop customer-focused solutions that support S5 Agency World's growth ambitions.
- Lead the preparation, coordination and submission of tenders, RFPs, RFQs and commercial proposals.
- Coordinate contributions from Operations, Finance, Commercial and Leadership teams.
- Gather information from offices and stakeholders across the global S5 network.
- Use client and industry insights to strengthen proposals and commercial positioning.
- Participate in client meetings and commercial discussions when required.
Commercial Content & Presentations
- Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations for clients, business reviews and commercial opportunities.
- Ensure all materials align with S5 Agency World's brand and professional standards.
- Support the development of capability statements, commercial content and marketing materials.
Commercial Support & Reporting
- Support Business Development and Commercial teams in pursuing new opportunities.
- Prepare commercial reports, Excel analyses and management presentations.
- Review tender outcomes and identify opportunities to improve proposal quality and win rates.
Requirements
- Experience within maritime shipping, port agency, logistics or related maritime services.
- Proven experience preparing tenders, proposals, commercial presentations or business development materials.
- Strong understanding of customer requirements within the shipping and maritime sector.
- Experience working across commercial, operational and finance functions.
- Experience producing professional bid documentation and commercial content.
- Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities.
- Understanding of branding, corporate communication and presentation standards.
- Creative with strong presentation skills.
- Results-driven with a passion for delivering high-quality work.
Play a key role in supporting commercial growth across multiple regions. Opportunity to make a visible impact on major commercial opportunities worldwide.
Commercial Manager Progression Scheme in City of London employer: S5 Agency World Ltd
S5 Agency World is located in a global network of maritime agency offices, providing support to top shipping companies. Employees benefit from the opportunity to influence significant commercial projects and work within a dynamic team focused on growth in the maritime sector.
