Bid Manager

Due to expansion of the business KeTech Security Systems are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to supplement their CCTV, Access, Fire PA/VA business

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for day to day estimation of contracts reporting directly to the business General Manager

Your responsibilities shall include:
• Preparation of estimates for CCTV, Fire, Security, Access PA/VA etc on a day by day basis
• Coordination with sales dept’
• Liaison with customers identifying new business opportunities
• Liaison with the Business development team of 2As Ltd to identify new business opportunities
• Ensuring timely completion of all enquiries on time and to a high standard
• Provide technical support to General Manager
• Liaison with customers at commercial and technical level
• Attend regular sales meetings identifying opportunities and business opportunities
• Sourcing of equipment and requesting quotations for equipment & sub systems from existing and new suppliers and evaluation of new or alternative products
• Identify new supply streams where applicable
Qualification and Experience required:
• Proven track record with at least 5 years experience in design & deliverance of security and fire industry.
• Commercial knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Person Management skill
• Capable of reading and understanding specification requirements and drawings
• Take off measurements as and where applicable
• Able to prepare conceptual system designs
• Technical proposal writing
• Understanding of the HVAC Security Markets
• CCTV, Fire, Access, Intruder, PA/VA experience preferred
• Familiarity with the security industry and design is essential
• Knowledge of CCTV technology including Panasonic & Bosch, and working on IP networks
• Design & Cost security systems to EN European Standards and ACPO legislation
• NSI/SSAIB levels of design, installation & commissioning

Key Characteristics of Individual
• Hard working, ‘hands-on’, self motivated
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to motivate others
• Good understanding of business, articulate and concise.
• Ability to see new business opportunities for further growth