Coordinator-Sales Support

We are currently recruiting for a Coordinator - Sales Support to join our Business Development Team in Dubai.

Scope: Coordinator – Sales Support works under guidance of the Senior Bid Coordinator / Bid manager as a proactive team player who supports the bid function across various stages, with a focus on smaller bids and contributing to larger ones under supervision. This role is a crucial part in the group's growth success. The role is part of a fast-paced environment and requires multi-tasking and having the skills to turn complex information into concise, persuasive documents.

Financial:

• Assist the Senior Bid Coordinator / Bid Manager and Finance team in compiling and tracking budgets for bid-related expenses.

• Flag any financial or contractual risks in tender documents, such as payment terms or penalties, to the Senior bid Coordinator / Bid Manager.

• Contribute to the development of bid strategies by providing administrative and research support.

Customer:

• Act as a key point of contact for internal bid-related communications and coordinate with external stakeholders as directed.

• Schedule and support Opportunity Review sessions, bid kick-off meetings, and solution workshops.

• Assist in reviewing and formatting bid documents to ensure consistency and compliance with submission requirements.

• Help prepare post-tender presentations and materials to support the sales and operations teams.

• Coordinate logistics for site visits and ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.

• Maintain bid performance tracking reports and dashboards under the guidance of senior team members.

• Organize and update the bid content library, ensuring easy access to current templates and reference materials.

Process:

• Support the end-to-end bid process for smaller opportunities, ensuring timelines and submission requirements are met.

• Gathers inputs from BUs.

• Prepare and compile bid documentation, including standard forms, templates, and supporting materials.

• Assist in writing and editing bid responses, ensuring alignment with client specifications and internal standards.

• Work with Business Units to gather and format relevant content such as CVs, case studies, and technical inputs.

• Maintain and update bid trackers with accurate status updates and submission milestones.

• Ensure all bid submissions comply with client instructions and assist in the handover process for successful bids.

Innovation:

• Suggest improvements to templates, tools, and processes to enhance bid efficiency and quality.

• Work closely with the Bid Manager to develop customized and compelling proposals.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance or a related field, or professional experience

• 1-2 Years + Proven experience in bid management or related roles, demonstrating successful bid outcomes.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines and bid requirements.

• Strong customer service skills and dedication to building long-term client relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels within the organization.