Bid Manager (M/W/D)

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Bid Manager

Location: Bremen, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Managing and coordinating the internal proposal process with all relevant departments, as well as coordinating the internal proposal team
• Reviewing, recording, evaluating, and verifying request documents, as well as deriving customer-specific requirements, including checking for completeness
• Developing the proposal structure and proposal plan while serving as the liaison between the Sales Manager and the proposal team
• Supporting Sales Managers in developing and presenting the proposal strategy
• Using internal IT tools and databases to effectively monitor progress in the proposal process
• Timely and efficient completion of proposals while adhering to budget guidelines for the domestic and international markets
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and processes
• Creating or contributing content (text, graphics, images) to proposal documents
• Continuously reviewing the quality of proposal documents and ensuring they align with customer requirements
• Supporting the sales process for new projects by preparing concept papers, presentations, and market analyses

Requirements:

• A successfully completed degree in business administration, communication studies, engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in a comparable position in proposal management, sales, or project management
• Understanding of business administration as well as legal and contractual matters
• Knowledge of procurement processes in the public sector (B2G) is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Experience in proposal/bid management for aviation technologies and/or capital goods requiring detailed explanation and/or the defense industry
• Strong skills in drafting complex proposals and excellent analytical skills
• A persuasive and assertive personality with a clear customer focus
  Willingness to travel

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.