Are you interested in pursuing a career with the world's most sustainable company? Does supporting the global energy transition inspire you? Can you show your professional experience with managing large, complex projects and assist in qualifying bids at the correct process stages using standard tools and methods? Then apply for this position and become our newest Bid Manager.
Region NCE > Sales Offshore > Bid Management & Sales Support
Vestas Northern and Central Europe is a business area responsible for selling, projecting, installing, and maintaining wind turbines in northern and central Europe. With our regional headquarters in Hamburg, we aim to be Vestas's best business area. More importantly, we intend to make Vestas Northern and Central Europe the most attractive workplace. Together, this vision will ensure that Vestas remains the energy industry's global partner in sustainable energy solutions.
Responsibilities
Our new bid manager will be responsible for initiating the following:
- Responsible for adherence to the WTG and Service Sales Process in the bidding phase, supervising customer bids, creating customer offers and responding to RFx’s
- Close collaboration with the Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, and Project Manager and direct the bid team using company-agreed processes and methodologies
- Ensure that the most appropriate and relevant solutions for each bid are effectively structured by cross-functional stakeholders, making sure project deadlines are met and appropriate approvals are obtained
- Facilitate the qualification of bids at the appropriate process stages using standardised tools and techniques
- Flag any issues or risks during the bid phase to the appropriate stakeholders within the business.
- Handover of the contract to the Sales Manager and Technical Sales Manager for the negotiation of contracts
- Constantly aim to improve both process and offerings to ensure maximum effectiveness in the bidding phase
Qualifications
We are looking for a person with the following qualifications:
- Masters’ degree in Economics, Engineering or similar from a university or business school OR
- 5 years plus experience with tender processes for large-scale power plants and large-scale project management
Competencies
The ideal candidate should fulfil as many of the below requirements as possible:
- Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, problem-solving and the ability to focus and maintain overview even during hectic periods
- Attention-to-detail and structured approach
- Solid project management skills: the ability to apply project management tools to achieve effective delivery within agreed parameters of timescale and quality
- Offshore wind industry knowledge
- Proposal writing experience
- Creative written and verbal communication skills in English
What we offer
We offer a role with great development opportunities in a progressive and international environment. You will have the opportunity to advance your career while supporting future business results. You will collaborate with motivated and inspiring colleagues to make a positive difference in sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Additional information
This position has the following possible locations:
- London, United Kingdom
- Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hamburg, Germany
To be considered for this role, you must apply online before February 27, 2025. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.
For more information, please get in touch with recruiter, Amanuel Gebremairam, at alege@vestas.com.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.