Your Company:
A growing engineering business is searching for a Bid Manager to join their Bournemouth based team for an exciting and highly progressive opportunity.

Your Role
While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:
*Making sure submissions satisfy client criteria while adhering to industry regulations and legal standards
*Shaping pricing models and commercial approaches alongside sales and finance partners
*Assisting sales teams by informing bid/no-bid evaluations and contributing insights to decisions
*Taking ownership of proposal documents by gathering inputs, tailoring existing content, and producing new material
*Refining responses to reflect brand style, key messages, win themes, and ensuring accuracy through proofreading
*Organising project timelines for each bid, coordinating resources, and structuring schedules to hit deadlines
*Updating knowledge repositories and driving ongoing improvements to bidding processes
*Reviewing outcomes after submissions to capture lessons learned and strengthen future strategies
*Interacting with clients through clarifications, formal presentations, and negotiation discussions when required
*Building and curating bid libraries along with supporting documentation
*Scanning procurement portals and industry platforms to identify relevant opportunities

You MUST Have
Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
*Excellent experience in bid management, with experience similar to that outlined above
*Proven exposure to the distribution or FMCG industries
*Outstanding communication skills, both written and in verbal form, with experience dealing with both internal and external stakeholders and a natural ability to build strong relationships, either with colleagues or clients
*Strong IT skills, particularly in areas including using CRM and ERP systems, as well as a good foundation in Excel and other Microsoft tools
*A good commercial awareness and experience collaborating with sales teams and working within sales processes
*A methodical, organised worker, with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong eye for detail

Your Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a steadily growing business that has become a leader within its niche sector, priding itself on providing a high standard of product and service to its vast customer base, ensuring that customer needs are at the heart of what they do. The position holder will be a fundamental part of the sales journey, working in collaboration with the sales teams to coordinate and oversee bid and tender activity, ensuring all information collated meets the requirements for the proposals.

The successful applicant could achieve a salary in the region of £60,000 depending on previous experience and relevant skill-based and sector knowledge. This will accompany a benefits package including excellent holiday allowances, pension and addition rewards and incentives. They also provide fantastic opportunities for employee development and further career progression through market leading training and internal opportunities for growth.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:

Alexander Booth - Talent Acquisition Specialist

M: 07525 238567
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