Bid Manager

Cobalt Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Bid Manager position is available in Liverpool with a hybrid work option, offering a salary between £60,000 and £70,000.
The role is with a respected Facilities Management and Project Management Software provider that is expanding due to ambitious growth plans.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in bid management, including at least 2 years focused on SaaS or software bids.
Key responsibilities include managing bid processes, collaborating with teams for content development, and ensuring quality control of submissions.
The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Bid Manager

Liverpool/Hybrid

£60,000 - £70,000

Company Overview

Cobalt is once again delighted to be supporting a well-respected Facilities Management and Project Management Software provider. Due to the business's ambitious growth plans over the course of the next 2 years, where they will be partnering with large-scale retailers and government entities, they are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Bid Manager to help the business achieve its lofty ambitions.

Role Responsibilities

Monitor tender alerts, manage bid portals, and ensure timely responses.
Lead bid/no-bid discussions, review contracts, and refine bid processes.
Develop clear bid project plans with defined responsibilities and deadlines.
Maintain the bid library, draft initial responses using AI tools, and ensure quality control.
Collaborate with product teams for technical content and marketing for strong visual responses.
Oversee bid reviews, ensuring alignment with company standards and contract terms.
Ensure all technical responses are reviewed by the Solutions Director for sign off.
To review all tenders holistically before they go to the Sales & Marketing Director for sign off and scored against the marking system where relevant.

Role Requirements

5+ years in bid management (public & private sector), including 2+ years in SaaS/software bids.
Strong ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and enforce deadlines.
Experience drafting bid content and utilising AI (e.g., AutoGen) for content generation.
Proficiency in M365 (Teams), tender portals, procurement tools, and CRM systems.
Able to work solo within a sales & marketing-supported environment.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to craft compelling proposals.
Able to navigate bid challenges and adjust strategies in a fast-paced SaaS market.
Self-starter with a meticulous approach to bid accuracy.

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