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Now Hiring - Gardner - Bid Administrator in Columbus, OH

Bid Administrator in Columbus, OH

Gardner
Base Salary $41K - $57K
Total Comp: NA
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Qualifications Years In Sales
Industry: Retail Sales

Benefits:

yes
Customer Size: all
Car Allowance: no
Sales Cycle: Short
Travel: none
Years Selling in Industry:
Education:
They Sell Wholesale
To Whom Retail & Wholesale

Location:

Columbus, OH
3.4

Full description of the position

Gardner has been serving clients across the country for over 75 years as one of the largest family-owned and operated Outdoor Power Equipment and Commercial Parts Distributors in the nation. Gardner facilities are strategically located in Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Oregon. Totaling over 900,000 square feet, the warehouses contain over 165,000 active SKUs and are capable of processing over 6,000 orders per shift. Our lines include Kohler Engines, Stanley Black & Decker (formerly MTD), Hydro-Gear, Husqvarna, Troy-Bilt, Oregon Forestry and Outdoor Equipment Parts, Tuff Torq, Generac, SpeeCo and many more. Our goal is to provide the best possible value-added customer experience every day.


We are growing and adding to our team! Would love to have you come grow with us!


Purpose:
The purpose of a Bid Administrator is for Gardner to have a presence in state/federal bid processes such as local municipalities and nonprofit organizations.

Essential Duties
  • Identifying opportunities for bid submissions and raising them with the bid management team.
  • Conducting research and brainstorming key points to include in the bid.
  • Crafting persuasive and detailed proposals.
  • Performing risk assessments and addressing concerns of clients and company staff.
  • Ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Keeping track of all costs and managing budgets.
  • Working closely with project managers, design managers, estimators, and senior personnel.
  • Conducting team briefings once bids have been secured.

Other Duties
  • Demonstrates CORE VALUES through behaviors and actions among internal and external partners
  • Has excellent knowledge of outdoor power equipment.
  • Identify opportunities for bid submissions
  • Develop bid-winning strategies
  • Conducting research on new potential opportunities
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Deadline-driven and committed to excellence.
  • Assists in the accuracy and timeliness of expense reports and other defined reporting.
  • Detail-oriented, accurate and consistent in following processes.
  • Able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
  • Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance.


Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Management and/or 1+ years experience in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry.
  • 1+ years as a bid writer
Gardner
Company Size
201 to 500 Employees
Founded
1944
They Sell
Wholesale
To Whom
Retail & Wholesale
Website
www.gardnerinc.com
Revenue
$100 to $500 million (USD)

Gardner is currently hiring for 3 sales positions
Gardner has openings in: OH
The average salary at Gardner is:

3 Yes (amount not posted)

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Gardner is currently hiring for 3 sales positions
Gardner has openings in: OH
The average salary at Gardner is:

3 Yes (amount not posted)