Bid Manager

Are you an expert in crafting winning proposals and ensuring a seamless, stable tender process?Chora is seeking a dedicated Bid Manager to join our Sales and Marketing team in Aarhus (or Munich). This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the bid management process within our growing organization and ensure the delivery of high-quality proposals for our customers in the Electronic Warfare sector.You will be responsible for managing our tender process from initial customer requests to final bid submission, with a strong focus on stability, consistency, and quality. In this role, you will become an expert on our products and solutions, ensuring that each bid is not only competitive but also aligns with our long-term business objectives.Why Join Us?At Chora, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you will play a key role in shaping the future of our business. As part of a medium-sized company, you will enjoy the stability and resources of a well-established organization, while benefiting from the flexibility and impact that comes with being part of a smaller, close-knit team.In this position, you will gain exposure to exciting projects, work alongside passionate colleagues, and have opportunities to advance your career as we continue our growth trajectory.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAs Bid Manager, you will be at the heart of the tender process. Located in Brabrand, you will work closely with key departments across the organisation, ensuring that every bid runs smoothly, consistently, and within established timelines. Your role is pivotal to our long-term success, as you will be the person ensuring that our proposals are professionally managed and delivered on time, every time.Your responsibilities will includeLead and Manage the Tender Process: Take ownership of the entire bid process, ensuring a stable, predictable flow from customer inquiry through to final bid submission.Produce High-Quality Proposals: Create winning proposals that clearly demonstrate the value of our products and solutions, addressing customer needs and exceeding expectations.Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Delivery, and Technical Support teams to ensure the development and delivery of bids that are comprehensive, accurate, and timely.Analyze Tender Documents: Review and analyze customer tenders, identifying key requirements, risks, and opportunities for differentiation.Risk and Compliance Management: Assess risks in contractual documents and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. Ensure full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Monitor and Report Progress: Track bid progress, report on outcomes, and ensure adherence to timelines, helping to maintain a smooth and steady tender process.Support Sales Managers: Work closely with Sales Managers during the bid phase to ensure alignment with sales strategies and customer expectations.Refine Bid Management Templates: Develop and maintain templates and processes that streamline our bid management workflow and ensure consistency.Your ProfileWe are looking for someone with:3-5 years of experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a similar role - possibly holding a technical degree.Fluency in both English and Danish (written and spoken).Strong MS Office and likely MS Project skills; familiarity with tools like Visio, Photoshop, or other graphical software is a plus.A passion for learning and becoming a key expert in our bid management process.Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and translate customer needs into compelling proposals.Experience with high-tech products and solutions would be beneficial.Chora As A Workplace - What We OfferChora is a medium-sized company with room for differences. At Chora everyone knows everybody, and as an employee you have the opportunity to influence how work is done. We are a dedicated team with the ambitions of being the most respected corporation within our field.We offer:Growth opportunities: While Chora is a smaller team, we are growing, and you will be part of a medium-sized company with opportunities to develop your career.A collaborative culture in a team of professionals who value teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and personal development.Good stable working conditions.Great colleagues, influence on your own work, an informal tone and focus on quality.Competitive benefits: A competitive salary, bonus and other benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth.Flexible working hours.Staff association, summer party, and christmas party.NoteThis position is advertised with workplace in Aarhus or Munich. The position's place of work will ultimately depend on candidates' geographic location and eligibility to work at either one or the other location with occasional travel to the other location.