Government Bid Assistant (Moundridge, KS)

 

A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper.

As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard-working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  As an equal opportunity employer, The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on the job training is provided.
 

 

Government Bid Assistant

The Bid Assistant will be responsible for evaluating and submitting of bids, communication with agencies and dealer network as well as coordinating with Grasshopper Factory Sales Representatives.

Essential Functions:

• Research opportunities using Government bid posting websites
• Respond to email request for Request for Quotes (RFQ's) as assigned
• Create and maintain contract documents as well as submission of bid documents in a timely manner
• Handle customer inquiry and bid inquiry calls
• Evaluate pricing, specifications and bid requirements
• Register on procurement and cooperative purchasing portals, as needed
• Be able to communicate programs and RFQ analytics to Factory Sales Representatives and dealers/distributors.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Strong listening skills in person and via telephone
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good understanding and application of business math
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Customer service focused with the ability to manage difficult customer situations.

To learn more about this employment position with Grasshopper, including descriptions and requirements, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Extensive benefit package including:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (better than a 401k)
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Discounted child care available
• Verizon Wireless Discount available

Department: Office