Bid manager

A Professional Services firm based in Reading is recruiting a Bid Manager to join its team. The Bid Manager will be responsible for ensuring the consistent and compliant implementation of the company #39;s sales-to-delivery process, providing input and oversight to all aspects of the #39;bid #39; process, from initial lead qualification through to project implementation. The Bid Manager will also, be responsible for ensuring each of the company #39;s business divisions receives the necessary support to effectively progress opportunities, ensuring the company is well placed to both win and deliver client engagements. BID MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION * Scoping and qualification of client requirements, through client site visits / calls * Coordinating and overseeing the production of proposal / presentation documents and other client-facing collateral * Responding in a timely manner to clients #39; requests for information / proposals (RFI / RFPs) * Ensuring all bid submissions are accurate, innovative and that all due governance has been adhered to at each stage of the bidding process * Ensuring commercials are as compelling and persuasive as possible, and are tailored to meet the specific requirements of the client scenario * Support in establishing project resource requirements, costs and constraints * Ensure adequate assistance is provided such that opportunity owners are well positioned to progress client requirements and meet agreed deadlines * Ensure that all bid deliverables (proposals, presentations etc.) are of high quality and in line with company standards * Foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the client during the bid phase of the project BID MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Track record of successfully managing the end-to-end bid process * Knowledge / bid library management * Identifying / implementing continuous process improvement initiatives * #39;Solution selling #39; in a professional services firm * Personable - strong communication skills, can proactively engage with people at all levels * Confident - self-starter that can build relationships across a range of disciplines * Effective communication skills - successfully managing internal stakeholders as well as liaising with external client contacts * Well organised - can manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively * Time management - working at pace and to tight deadlines, working to a defined time-table * Stakeholder management - actively manage pursuit team to source content in a timely fashion * Attention to detail - methodical and thorough, sustaining consistently high standards in a highly visible role * Team player - flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a small team with a broad range of responsibilities For more information on this Bid Manager role please contact Lisa Easthope at Bid Solutions