Commercial Tender Coordinator
Commercial Tender Coordinator
Den Helder, NL
Commercial Tender Coordinator
Location: Netherlands (flexible) | Full-time
Ready to take ownership of tenders that drive success in the maritime and offshore world?
We at Clarksons Port Services (CPS BV) are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy Tender Coordinator to join our growing Commercial Department. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and want to play a key role in winning strategic offshore and port service projects, this could be your next big career move.
What you’ll do:
As Tender Coordinator, you will be an essential part of our tendering and commercial team, responsible for delivering high-quality, compelling proposals and pricing structures that win business and support long-term client partnerships. You will:
- Manage and support the full tendering lifecycle — from opportunity analysis to final submission.
- Collaborate with Sales Managers, Account Managers, Engineers, and subject matter experts to build winning strategies.
- Draft, structure, and coordinate proposals, RFIs, pricing documents, and supporting materials.
- Ensure tenders are clearly written, fully compliant, and commercially sound.
- Communicate with clients to understand their needs, tailor solutions, and build trust.
- Help refine our bid processes and strategies based on performance and feedback.
- Take ownership of commercial documentation and maintain accuracy in CRM systems.
What you bring:
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and thrives in a collaborative team setting.
- Experience in tendering for complex, multi-stakeholder projects (onshore/offshore)
- Proven ability to write and manage professional tender submissions, including pricing strategies
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms (Dutch & English preferred)
- Ability to manage deadlines, juggle priorities, and work calmly under pressure
- Attention to detail, process-driven, and proactive mindset
- Confident working with MS Office and CRM platforms
About You:
- You’re ambitious, curious, and client-focused.
- You’re a natural relationship-builder and team player.
- You bring energy, commitment, and a desire to continuously improve.
- You take pride in delivering excellence, from formatting a proposal to negotiating terms.
Why Clarksons?
At Clarksons, you’ll be part of a global maritime leader, offering a full ecosystem of services across shipping, logistics, and energy. With a proud history and a forward-looking vision, we are committed to empowering our people and making a positive impact in everything we do.
Learn more about who we are: www.clarksons.com
Discover our port services: www.clarksons.com/port-services
Ready to chart your next course?
If you’re excited about shaping competitive, high-impact tenders in the maritime world — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and let’s start the conversation.