G4S Jobs in Centurion - South Africa Bid Manager Vacancies
G4S Jobs in Centurion - South Africa Bid Manager Vacancies
Job Introduction:G4S Cash Solutions (SA), a leading global integrated security solutions company, has a vacancy for a Bid Manager based at our offices in Centurion.
Reporting to the Sales Director, the Bid Manager is responsible for the quality of all tender/proposal submissions.
Their primary objective is to increase sales conversion rates via enhanced quality of response and positive management of the bid process.
The successful incumbent is a self starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which sales and marketing plays within a successful business unit.
The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.
Role Responsibility:
Standardize sales documentation and keep updated through regular support to regions
Provide all regions with sales-related documentation in compliance with corporate guidelines
Updated Profiles distributed
Respond to requests for information
Assist with presentations
Constantly updating all sales and marketing collateral used for bids
Support the regional sales teams with updated and relevant information
Prepare & submit national tenders & cost proposals
Compile national tenders submitted on time & accurately Priced @ acceptable margins
Follow up on outstanding tenders
Provide support with presentations
Ensure best practise within all answers to all tender questions, and focus on specific areas that require more complex solutions
Provide alternative solutions as well as the prescribed requirements in each bid
Compile customer references as well as supporting case studies
Obtain customer feedback via questionnaire response for losses and successes
Costing proposals (with support from finance dept)
Assist with customer retention and new business targets
Achieve annual new business targets as set.
Understand competitor environment
Assist in preventing existing customers entering formal tender process and increasing retention rates.
Provide effective support and assistance related to projects
Complete tasks within the allocated time frame
Produce accurate work
Provide reliable support-system
Assist with designing presentations
Manage & execute special projects timeously & comprehensively
Provide feedback
Communicate with all relevant parties
Health and Safety
Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks
Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
Attend safety education and refresher programmes
Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
Distribute safety information as and when required
The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Relevant
tertiary qualification advantageous
5 years working experience within corporate sales environment, coupled with relevant administrative experience in a similar environment
Previous experience/exposure in compiling Bids/Tenders
Knowledge of the cash industry and associated products offered recommended
Computer Literacy – MS Office Packages
Excellent written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work towards tight deadlines and under pressure
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Supporting and working with others
Delivering objectives
Customer thinking
Dealing with complexity
Understanding the organizational environment
Dealing with changing circumstances
Sharing and co-operating
About the Company:
G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.
G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.
G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and 657,000 employees.
G4S operates in over 25 countries in Africa and employs over 105 000 people on the continent. At G4S South Africa, our vision is to be recognised as the leader in providing security solutions.
We therefore endeavour to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy.
We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce.
G4S is an organisation which is defined by its values, which are:
We act with Integrity and Respect - Our business activities and relationships are built on trust, honesty and openness.
We do what we promise and always strive to do the right thing.
We listen. We treat our colleagues, customers and those in our care with the utmost respect.
We are passionate about Safety, Security and Service Excellence - We are passionate about working safely and take great care to protect our colleagues and customers from harm.
We are experts in security and use that knowledge to protect our customer’s assets.
We keep our promises and are passionate about delivering high levels of customer service.
We achieve this through Innovation and Teamwork - We invest in technology and best practice to continuously improve the products and services we offer.
We challenge ourselves to find new ways of helping our customers achieve their goals.
We work together as a team, valuing everyone’s contribution, to ensure we achieve the best results for our customers and our business.
For more information on G4S, please visit: www.g4s.com
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th March 2019
For more information and job application details, see; G4S Jobs in Centurion - South Africa Bid Manager Vacancies
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