Presales & Tender Executive
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Presales & Tender Executive to support the sales team by managing tender opportunities preparing winning proposals and coordinating presales activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying business opportunities responding to tenders preparing technical and commercial proposals and working closely with internal teams to support business growth.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in ICT SaaS Telecom Systems Integration Cloud ERP or other technology solutions who have a strong understanding of both tender management and B2B sales support.
- Identify and monitor tender opportunities from government private sector NGOs and international organizations.
- Review RFPs RFQs EOIs and tender documents to understand technical commercial and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate end-to-end tender submissions ensuring accuracy completeness and timely delivery.
- Prepare and compile prequalification documents bid responses and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with technical finance procurement and legal teams to gather information required for tender submissions.
- Maintain an up-to-date tender calendar and bid tracker.
- Support the sales team by preparing technical and commercial proposals tailored to customer requirements.
- Work with technical teams to develop solution designs and costing.
- Participate in client meetings product presentations demonstrations and proposal discussions.
- Assist in qualifying new business opportunities and responding to customer inquiries.
- Prepare quotations pricing schedules and proposal documentation.
- Ensure all sales collateral and proposal templates remain updated.
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and emerging trends.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide market intelligence to the sales team.
- Support lead generation initiatives and maintain accurate CRM records.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Prepare weekly and monthly bid activity reports.
- Maintain accurate records of submitted tenders and proposal outcomes.
- Track bid performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and tender submission requirements.
- Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing ICT Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 24 years experience in:
- Presales
- Tender/Bid Management
- Proposal Development
- Sales Support
- Business Development within a technology environment.
- Experience working in an ICT Software SaaS Telecom Systems Integration Cloud ERP or Technology company is highly preferred.
- Experience preparing RFIs RFQs RFPs EOIs and tender submissions.
- Understanding of procurement and tender management processes.
- Experience with CRM systems is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Strong proposal writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent planning coordination and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.