Bid Manager

Key Deliverables
Company is looking for a dynamic bid manager to set up their new bid department. You
will be responsible for introducing the company on the various Bidding sites as a Freelancer, Upwork, Guru etc. and coordinating with the client’s need to response Bid 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 you will need to liaise with other team member of the Software / Web developer 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.
Key Responsibilities
. Support and drive the bid process
. Compile, edit, and proof read commercial proposals which contain technical content and
designs 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
. 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 pre sales, 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 internet / network based solutions
. Excellent interpersonal skills
. Able to work to tight timescales particularly when developing proposals
. Team and action oriented; proactive in prioritizing own work load and assigned areas of
responsibility to others
. Able to influence assertively to get results