Tender Specialist – Technical Sales Low-Floor

Daimler Truck AG

Join Daimler's Technical Sales team for innovative bus solutions and public transport mobility. Collaborate on EU tender processes and support electric mobility initiatives.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMannheim • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Full responsibility for handling complex EU tenders for diesel, electric and fuel-cell buses, as well as system offers including charging infrastructure and depot management for the German market
Preparation of complex scheduled-service bus offers for the German market
Ensure targeted coordination between all involved process partners, e.g. operational sales, order processing, after sales, etc.
Provide technical advice and guidance to operational sales and customers
Advise and support factory representatives and sales staff in preparing offers and configuring vehicles with regard to customer-specific requirements
Lead and support sales negotiations
Technical clarification with specialist departments and/or customers, and preparation of complex issues (technology, constructability, alternatives, pricing)
Review and process the technical and commercial customer requirements of all bus-specific EU tenders for the German market

Requirements

What you’ll need

You hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification with additional certification (e.g. technician, master craftsman) and bring several years of professional experience
In addition, you have knowledge of Daimler Buses products and the complex technical landscape
You also have good knowledge of common IT applications and systems such as Teams, Outlook, MS Office, SAP, online tender portals, AI applications, etc.
You have experience dealing with external contacts and customers and possess in-depth knowledge in vehicle engineering and bus technology, ideally electric vehicle (EV) technology, as well as tendering regulations according to EU directives and VOL/A
Negotiation-level German (business fluent) completes your profile
You are a team player who is motivated and enthusiastic about innovative products, with strong communication skills, agility, and the ability to think and act independently and analytically

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package
Company pension scheme
On-site team collaboration with options for mobile working
Flexible working models that adapt to individual life phases
Health and wellbeing programs
Individual development opportunities through our own Learning Academy and free access to LinkedIn Learning
Interesting and varied working environment
Innovative, demanding and complex products for those who move the world!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTendering RegulationsBus TechnologyElectric Vehicle TechnologyTechnical ClarificationComplex Offer Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerAgilityAnalytical ThinkingIndependence

Certifications

Technician CertificationMaster Craftsman Certification