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Bid & Commercial Manager (m/f/d)
* 42109 Wuppertal, Deutschland - Hybrid
RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks!
Our Managed Technology division rents out our audio, video, IT and communication solutions for international live events and offers a comprehensive service from project planning to on-site implementation. It's not just about festivals, like Rock am Ring or sporting events - like Formula 1 or the Super Bowl - but also about guaranteeing all guests a thrilling experience.
Come with us as Bid & Commercial Manager (m/f/d) on this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop winning strategies: Create and implement innovative bid strategies to maximize our chances of securing new business opportunities.
* Lead high-performing bid teams: Guide and inspire bid managers, subject matter experts, and proposal writers to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with project goals.
* Analyze bid opportunities: Assess RFPs, ITTs, and procurement documents to identify risks, feasibility, and potential returns, ensuring informed decision-making.
* Craft compelling proposals: Work closely with sales, marketing, legal, and finance teams to develop persuasive and competitive bid responses that highlight our strengths.
* Drive the bid process: Provide strategic direction from opportunity identification and qualification through to bid submission and post-submission follow-up.
* Facilitate seamless communication: Conduct bid kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and progress reviews to keep all stakeholders aligned and accountable.
* Enhance collaboration with Business Development: Support the creation of a RASCI Matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities among key stakeholders.
* Optimize resources and budget: Manage bid budgets, allocate resources effectively, and oversee subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective bid delivery.
* Ensure top-quality submissions: Oversee the development of bid documents, proposals, and presentations to maintain accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency.
THAT'S YOU
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; additional certifications in project management or bid management are a plus.
* Proven success in bid management, proposal development, or related roles, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower bid teams to deliver high-quality results.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* A strategic and analytical mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives and maximizing opportunities.
* Proficiency in bid management software/tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including InDesign.
WE OFFER
* Salary benefits as well as 30 days of vacation and numerous benefits such as JobBike, corporate benefits employee discounts, our global employee referral program and a company pension plan
* Life and Work life balance through our flexible working time system including mobile working in a hybrid model
* Career booster with numerous individual development and training opportunities
* Diversity is very important to us, at RIEDEL we focus on an open working atmosphere, inclusion is part of our Culture - it is about the people and their personality that matters.
* Diverse offers through myEAP (e.g. help with childcare, care for relatives, offers for body & soul etc.)
* Our own coffee roasting, which can be enjoyed in any form at the coffee bar - for free!
We’re contributing to your career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By helping our people to reach their potential, we frequently support them to find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
ENRICH OUR TEAM!
With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.
RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.
Rima El Fitouri
RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG
Uellendahler Str. 353
42109 Wuppertal
+49 (0) 202 292 90
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