Sales Engineer (Bid and Tendering) at Lonadek

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to join a leading industrial supplies and services company serving the oil and gas, manufacturing and construction industries. As a Sales Engineer specialising in Bid and Tendering, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, managing the bid and tender process, and delivering timely and competitive submissions. Your technical expertise and commercial acumen will be essential in developing compelling proposals and building strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers, addressing product challenges and offering solutions from OEM offerings.
• Gather and share market intelligence, competitor information, and customer needs to drive business growth.
• Lead technical demonstrations, site visits, and project team collaborations to promote product adoption.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, monitoring relevant portals for bid and tender openings.
• Manage the bid preparation process, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary documentation, review tender documents, and assess risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and submit compliant bids, maintaining a database of ongoing and past bids for future reference.
• Foster relationships with procurement agencies, clients, and manufacturers to stay informed about market trends and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in technical sales and bid/tender management, preferably in the oil and gas or industrial services sector.
• Proficiency in navigating procurement platforms.
• Strong grasp of commercial, contractual, and regulatory aspects of bidding, including tender evaluation and contract management.
• Professional certification in sales, marketing, or a related field is a plus.