Bid Manager (m/f/d)

MBS is a German owner-managed company specializing in secure communications and space, with around 300 employees across the group. With our own ground stations in Germany and Europe as well as operational payloads in orbit, we have been developing and operating space-based solutions for government and industrial customers worldwide for almost 50 years. Our core services include satellite communications, satellite-based intelligence, and Managed Gateways.

Working at MBS means making a direct contribution to Europe’s security infrastructure, with real responsibility from day one.

To strengthen our sales team, we are looking for a dedicated professional in the area of Sales Back Office / Bid Management who will contribute to the successful preparation and management of proposals and tenders through strong organizational skills, technical understanding, and a pronounced quality mindset.

• Managing and coordinating national and international bid projects, from the bid/no-bid decision to the preparation of the final proposal
• Structuring and documenting customer requirements and evaluating tenders with regard to commercial, technical, and legal aspects
• Preparing, coordinating, and tracking proposals in close collaboration with Project Management and Sales
• Monitoring deadlines, costs, and quality, and ensuring complete and accurate proposal documentation
• Organizing and moderating internal coordination meetings to ensure efficient proposal development
• Supporting the Sales and Sales Engineering teams in developing solutions, preparing proposals, and further developing the solution portfolio
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal sales processes, including back-office and sales support activities
• Supporting the sales team during customer on-site events and trade fairs, as well as handling customer communication via phone and email
• Ensuring the quality of proposal documentation through structured reviews for completeness, consistency, formal accuracy, and compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements

• Degree in a technical or business-related field, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience (military background is an advantage)
• Professional experience in a comparable role in Bid Management, Sales, or Project Management, preferably within the defense industry
• Strong technical affinity and solid understanding of sales and commercial contexts
• Several years of experience in proposal or project business, ideally within the public sector
• Independent and structured working style with strong organizational and communication skills and willingness to travel occasionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Required language skills: German – C1, English – C1

• Freedom, trust and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexibility in terms of working hours thanks to flexitime arrangements
• Extensive equipment with company cell phone and company laptop
• Long-term support in acquiring new skills through further training
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension scheme
• Further financial benefits: Benefit card with monthly credit & motivational leasing for e-cars through employer subsidy
• Of course coffee, water and a delicious canteen with freshly prepared food

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bewerbung@mb-satellite.com

+49 6081 100 – 2413