Bid Specialist

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Bid Specialist

IT’S TIME TO GROW YOUR CAREER!

ABOUT CHEMSEARCH FE

Chemsearch FE is a facility resource management company with over 100 years of experience. We are an industry leading provider of specialty maintenance solutions in urban facilities. As the fastest growing business division of NCH Corporation, FE is committed to standing by our clients to optimize building resources, improve efficiencies and convey a corporate message that the environment matters.

We meet the unique needs of those who are responsible for the operation of urban facilities through water conservation, energy savings, waste stream reduction and property maintenance programs.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
An eagerness to learn…
A strong ability to self-manage...

A passion for working with people and solving problems…

Chemsearch FE offers a career destination for talented, passionate and results-driven people who seek the innovation and growth opportunity that we provide. We don’t offer jobs….we solidify careers, as proven by the thousands of associates worldwide with an average tenure of 15 years. 

Culture and benefits

We’re a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you’d never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job – it’s an extension of your life and family – and we’re committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it’s essential to how we thrive. And that’s speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support, paid parental leave, flexible hours)
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, planned activities)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401K match, employee credit union)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you so far, keep reading.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Bid Specialist. You will manage the end-to-end tender process, creating competitive proposals to secure contracts. Key duties include crafting proposals, managing documentation, and tracking bid outcomes.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must have: 

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including daily use of Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Experience using Salesforce CRM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Prior experience working directly with internal and external customers

DAY-TO-DAY WORK EXAMPLES 

We support growth, opportunity and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you're not challenged and growing, neither are we. 

For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing:

Bid & Proposal Management

• Source, prepare, and coordinate the completion of bid documents for both new and renewal opportunities with government and commercial customers.
• Develop customer proposals within the pool category and monitor each proposal through its full lifecycle — from submission to close, installation, and service activation.
• Maintain visibility into proposal status across product categories and provide regular pipeline updates to management.

Contract & Documentation Support

• Track customer contracts and collaborate with the Legal team to facilitate timely reviews, approvals, and renewals.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Create and distribute sales reports that support product and program initiatives.
• Generate and share service-related reports, including tracking and follow-up on service completion data and documentation retrieval.

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.