Offer Manager

Description:

Air Personnel are delighted to support their client in Oxfordshire for the role of Offer Manager.
Main responsibilities
To lead and manage internal preparation processes for tenders/offers, including all functions where necessary.
To analyse customer requirements (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and prepare the necessary synthesis with the support of the appropriate functions.
To support Helicopters and Retrofit Sales with technical and industrial inputs.
To create robust Business Cases which are accurate, detailed and secure internal validation.
Preparation of detailed and high quality offer documentation.
Be accountable for the consistency, competitiveness and integrity of the final offer.
Lead the participation and adherence to the internal Offer Process Quality Gate process.
Be accountable for the achievement of the defined business objectives.
Lead the offer review meetings with the Executive Management Team.
Support Bid Team meetings to help define strategy, solution definition and creation of tender documentation.
Collaborate with the Design Development and Industrial teams on technical specification and offer creation.
Attend meetings with customers, when requested by the Sales Manager and subsequently produce any amendments to the proposal.
Contribute to the database of all customer proposals, progress, and sales.
Contribute to the detailed knowledge of the company's capabilities and the markets in which we operate.
Contribute to the product policy definition within AHUK in the frame of Product catalogue definition.
Lead 3D rendering generation to support technical description.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Background working within Aviation is essential for this role.
Demonstrative commercial and technical awareness
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable
Broad understanding of the global aviation industry or other technically focused industry.
Previous experience of design and/or bid management in the aviation industry or a technically focused industry.
Relevant experience in a similar role (Technical background).
Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree-level in Engineering, Business or Science subject (or equivalent), or technical aviation experience.
Excellent MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (GSheet, GDocs,...)
Desirable
Familiar with 3D software (Catia Composer, Blender, Catia)
About you
Excellent organisational skills.
High attention to detail.
Displays a can-do attitude and flexible approach.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence and build effective relationships internally and externally.
Ability to work on several projects/tasks at any one time and prioritise according to business needs.
Additional requirements
Due to the nature of this position you will be required to obtain DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
Applicants must be able to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK.
Please call Michelle for further details or apply with your CV