Bid Coordinator
About The Position
The Bid Coordinator completes administrative duties required to process bids under limited supervision and supports the pricing team in accurately publishing customer rates. The role completes company background and statistics sections of bid requests, reviews customer documents, formats bids and other pricing requests into the standard format, and coordinates and submits bid responses according to customer timelines. The coordinator works across the company, particularly with Sales, Operations, and corporate support functions such as Administration and Billing, and communicates with customers and internal teams regarding pricing. The position also maintains the bid log and database, assists with ad hoc pricing requests and projects, and proactively supports organizational objectives. The position is based at Knight Transportation's corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated pay range is $21.99–$30.79 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in billing or customer accounts.
- Associate degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Report-generation skills.
- Mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret user needs and translate them into system requirements.
- Ability to understand system data and identify discrepancies.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the transportation industry.
- Previous knowledge of system analytics.
Responsibilities
- Complete administrative duties required for processing bids under limited supervision.
- Support the pricing team in providing accurate publications of customer rates.
- Complete company background and statistics sections of bid requests.
- Review customer documents and format new bids and other pricing requests into the standard format.
- Coordinate and submit bid responses in accordance with customer timelines.
- Interact across the company, with particular emphasis on Sales, Operations, and corporate support functions such as Administration and Billing.
- Assist the pricing team with ad hoc requests and projects as necessary.
- Communicate with Sales, Operations, Billing, and customers regarding pricing.
- Update and maintain the bid log system and bid database as new bids are received.
- Proactively assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Benefits
- Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
