Bid Manager- Offshore Sales

Location: Remote (optional within the United States), Boston, MA, or Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Support the Offshore Sales Team during the origination, bidding, and negotiations of turbine supply agreements.
• Arranging, coordinating, and participating in internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate and track tasks and time schedules
• Follow up on deliverables from team members and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the reporting and tracking tools for bids and contract negotiations.
• Ensure that documentation is in line with Vestas internal sales processes.
• Support internal sales forecasting exercises and other tasks related to internal commercial operations, as well as the development of commercial materials for use internally and with customers.
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Business Administration or other related field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience working on large scale business to business projects or international long- term projects
• Wind experience strongly favored
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of business units in a global organization.
• Proven proficiency in analysis and problem solving
• Ability to develop and facilitate positive relationships among internal leadership and external providers.
• Solid stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a significant, ever-growing and results-oriented environment; handle constant change with ease and flexibility.
• Highly organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)  
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
• Solve problems methodically, considering the consequences of actions with the business results in mind.
• Process minded approach and the ability to be solution oriented.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly.
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries / with solid focus on working with & understanding different cultures
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

•     Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision

•     Generous Paid Time Off policies 

•     401(k) plan 

•     Tuition assistance

•     Highly developed Training Program

•     Global bonus program

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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