Bid Specialist

<p><span><em>Aimpoint AB is the company that invented and developed the red dot sight, for which we are today the world-leading provider. Aimpoint sights are used in the civilian hunting and shooting markets, as well as by police and military forces. The company has over 570 employees and a turnover of approximately 2,3 billion SEK. Sales in the United States are managed through our American subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc.</em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><em>Our headquarters are located in Malmö, with production facilities in Malmö and Gällivare.</em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><em>Aimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit </em></span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aimpoint.com/se"><span><em>www.aimpoint.com/se</em></span></a><span><em> <br><br></em><strong>BID SPECIALIST</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Join us on an exciting growth journey!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>We are expanding, and this is your chance to be part of something truly exciting. If you combine a passion for inside sales with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for winning bids, this role is made for you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>As a Bid Specialist, you will become a key player in our Sales Support Team, a close-knit group of five energetic and skilled colleagues. Your expertise in Bid Management will position you as the central point for creating winning quotes, cost breakdowns, and ensuring our prestigious customers, from individuals to global government agencies to receive best-in-class service.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>This role blends active inside sales efforts, where you’ll nurture customer relationships, with bid coordination responsibilities, ensuring our documentation and responses meet customer needs with precision and punctuality.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span><br><span><strong><br></strong>Bid Management</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Own and drive bid responses from start to finish</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Create comprehensive quotes, pricing models, and documentation</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Act as the primary contact for customer inquiries</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Translate customer needs into tailored, competitive proposals</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>· Convert opportunities into successful, long-term partnerships</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Work closely with internal experts, sales teams, and external stakeholders</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>· Coordinate bids, contracts, and continuous process improvements</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Sales Strategy & Development</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Develop tools, templates, and ways of working to increase efficiency</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>· Contribute to the evolution of sales processes and best practices</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Technical Analysis</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Interpret complex technical requirements</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>· Propose suitable solutions for military, police, and government sectors</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Customer Engagement</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Participate in customer meetings early in the sales cycle</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Build trust and understand business needs at a deeper level</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Travel expected: 20–30 days per year</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Must-Have Experience<br><br></strong>· Experience in <strong>inside sales, bid/tender coordination</strong>, or similar</span></p><p><span>· Ability to interpret <strong>technical, financial, and legal requirements</strong></span></p><p><span>· Experience working with <strong>military, police, or government clients</strong></span></p><p><span>· Strong communication skills: <strong>analytical, persuasive, and collabor