Bid Manager

• Bid Management Coordination: Lead the end-to-end tender process from identifying opportunities, qualification and submitting final proposals.

• Strategy Development: Analyze RFP requirements to create a winning strategy, highlighting the companys unique value proposition.

• Project Management: Managing bidding budgets, establish timelines, set milestones, and manage resources to meet strict deadlines.

• Content Creation: Draft, edit, and review proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.

• Team Leadership: Assemble and lead a team of experts (technical, sales, legal, finance) to gather input and align on the proposal.

• Compliance Risk: Ensure all proposals strictly adhere to tender requirements regulations and perform risk assessments.

• Post-Submission: Manage post-submission activities, including client consultations and feedback analysis.

• Participating in negotiation sessions to secure favourable terms and conditions while focusing on profitability.

• Monitoring and evaluating bid performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or business development.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling content.

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of pricing, contract terms, and financial risk.

• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and often proposal management software.

Project Planning and Client Coordination:

• Create, update, and maintain schedules and project plans for long-duration training projects.

• Conduct regular meetings with clients to provide updates on project progress./li>

• Attend technical discussions with clients to understand bespoke training requirements.

Experience:

Bid Managers should have experience in government contracting, construction technology