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Alexander Dennis

Franchising and Bids Manager

Alexander Dennis

Franchising and bids manager supporting Alexander Dennis, a sustainable bus and coach manufacturer, with UK public-transport tenders. Coordinating customer relationships and cross-functional bid submissions.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeLarbert • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing tender responses and building customer relationships within the public procurement sector, while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and competitive solutions.

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Bid Management ExperienceTender Response PreparationCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Team CoordinationCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills
Tender SubmissionPublic ProcurementCustomer Requirement AnalysisTransport Operations KnowledgeVehicle Specifications Knowledge
Soft Skills
Highly OrganisedDetail-OrientedConfident CommunicationProactive ApproachAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Industry Keywords
Combined AuthoritiesPublic Sector ProcurementTransport SectorManufacturing SectorFranchising Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support business development activities with Combined Authorities
  • Manage tender responses for public procurement opportunities across the UK
  • Build strong customer relationships
  • Coordinate complex bid submissions
  • Act as the voice of the customer throughout the tender process
  • Collaborate across multiple departments
  • Translate customer requirements into compliant, competitive solutions
  • Support Alexander Dennis in securing future business and strengthening its marketplace position
  • Report to the Head of Franchising and Bids

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in a customer-facing sales, commercial, or bid management environment
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while working to demanding deadlines
  • Confident communication with stakeholders at all levels, including senior customer representatives
  • Ability to analyse customer requirements
  • Ability to prepare compelling tender responses
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Proactive approach
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Willingness to travel
  • Experience within the bus, transport, manufacturing, or public sector procurement sectors (bonus)
  • Knowledge of Combined Authority transport operations and franchising models (bonus)
  • Experience producing high-quality tender submissions for public procurement exercises (bonus)
  • Technical knowledge of buses and vehicle specifications (bonus)
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • Wellbeing support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Training programmes
  • Mentorship
  • Opportunities to take on new roles and broaden skills
  • Inclusive environment