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Technical Resources work with thousands of leading Fire & Security, Telecoms and Fibre businesses and candidates to provide a flexible, dedicated, and tailored recruitment experience that delivers high-quality results time after time.
Role: Bid Manager
Location: Remote + Occasional travel to the Derby Office (once every other month)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum + benefits
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Bid Manager to join a team in Derby. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving a business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process, from initial identification through to submission and post-bid analysis. They will be responsible for crafting compelling proposals, managing bid portals, and ensuring that all targets and deadlines are met.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the bid management process from inception to completion, ensuring all activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
- Analyse bid requirements and develop comprehensive bid plans and timelines.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information, including technical specifications, pricing details, and project requirements.
- Manage bid documentation, ensuring compliance with client requirements and company standards.
- Conduct regular reviews to track progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Write and edit compelling bid content, including executive summaries, technical responses, and commercial proposals.
- Tailor proposal content to address client needs, showcase company strengths, and differentiate our offerings.
- Ensure proposals are clear, concise, and effectively communicate value propositions.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and persuasive responses.
- Manage bid portals and online submission platforms, including registration, profile maintenance, and document uploads.
- Monitor bid portals for new opportunities and updates, ensuring timely responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Maintain a repository of bid-related documents, templates, and references for easy access.
- Track bid outcomes, including win/loss ratios, bid success rates, and feedback from clients.
- Conduct post-bid analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned into future bid strategies.
- Provide regular reports and updates on bid activity, performance metrics, and key milestones to senior management.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors throughout the bid process.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to align bid strategies with overall business goals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for bid-related inquiries and communications.
Experience and Certifications Required:
- Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a related role within the industry.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Proficiency in using bid portals, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
- Certification in bid management or project management is a plus.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
To apply for this job please visit www.technicalresources.co.uk.
