Bid Manager Profile :

- Candidate will be responsible for introducing and coordinating the bid response process, developing and maintaining a knowledge base of- standard- answers and templates, as well as identifying ways to improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of the bid response process.

- To do this effectively candidate will need to liaise with other teams and senior stake holders to ensure submissions are made on time and to the required quality.

- Applicants must have excellent communication skills, especially written English grammar, spelling & vocabulary, combined with the ability to understand technical concepts and tender questions then provide clear concise responses whilst working to tight deadlines and challenging targets. 

- Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. This role would be the ideal opportunity for an experienced bid executive looking to take the next step into a bid management role.

Key Responsibilities :

- Support and drive the bid process Compile, edit, and proofread commercial proposals which contain technical content ensuring that these are presented in a professional and concise manner 

- Ensuring that the most appropriate and relevant solutions for each bid are effectively pulled together from all parts of the business 

- Review and revise documents prepared by others and coordinate the preparation of those materials in a completed bid document Determine the scope and timeline of new bids. 

- Lead and coordinate the preparation of the bid ensuring that other contributors provide information on time to the correct standard answering the client's needs

- Develop knowledge of business, its products and services by reading and review previous bid and design documents and spending time with sales,implementation, product technical and commercial functions.

- Develop a set of standard templates for less complex bids Management of all aspects of the bid process to ensure deadlines are met

- Candidate Profile Extensive bid writing experience Technical awareness including an understanding of technical/product/saas software-based solutions

Excellent interpersonal skills :

- Able to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced personnel-

- Able to work to tight timescales particularly when developing proposals Substantial experience using MS Office including Word and PowerPoint.

- Team and action oriented; proactive in prioritizing own work load and assigned areas of responsibility to others

- Able to influence assertively to get results

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