Bid Manager

JD Bid Manager

We are currently looking for a mid-level Bid Manager to oversee the management of all tender-related documentation and submissions. Below is a brief job description that I have drafted for the role. Please feel free to add any additional details or insights you deem necessary.

Description

• Build client requested proposals, proactive proposals, response to RFP/RFI/RFEs, develop
  collaterals for client meetings, Prebid meetings, etc.
• Assessing, planning and coordinating a pitch/bid process, supervising the input of the
  different teams (engineering, finance, sales & marketing, etc.).
• Liaising with internal and external customers to obtain relevant information (technical &
  commercial) for building an effective bid proposal.
• Preparing high-quality client proposals, including bids/pitch submissions, assessing pre-
  qualification requirements, presentations and evaluations.
• Fill out EOI/RFP/RFI/RFE with standard company information.
• Prepare, update, and maintain documents (design and layout) for bid submission.
• Coordinating the internal standard information database so that it continuously contains the
  most current information and best practices.
• Coordinate, work closely with Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Customer Success, Finance &
  Strategy, Legal and other teams to build an effective ecosystem to deliver best in class in
  areas of proposals, RFP/RFI response, etc.
• Develop, review and validate pricing models.
• Understand, articulate and write solutions as explained by Solution Engineers, and Dept.
  Heads in the language of global business to deliver a world class proposal with a coherent
  storyline.
• Build reusable assets such as proposal templates/pricing models/approaches etc. to cut
  short the cycle time/effort of building response.

Required Skills

• 4-5 years of related experience with proven track record in pitch/bid management would be
  an advantage.
• Someone with a BTech/BE in Electrical/Electronic Engineering + knowledge of the
  AMI/Metering/Smart Metering industry would be an advantage.
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Proficient, organized, with a strong focus on quality output.
• Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-starter, proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Excellent at handling multiple tasks, multiple stakeholders and competing demands in a
  corporate environment.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively through all mediums and at all levels, both
  internally and externally.
• Culturally aware and comfortable working in a corporate environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal/external partners.
• Intermediate/Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word are a must.