Senior Bid Manager

Airbus; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marketing is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the entire bid process. The role involves analyzing proposals, managing team dynamics, and ensuring compliance with client expectations while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal/pursuit management.
• Experience writing client-facing documents.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs and develop bid strategies.
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional bid team.
• Oversee development of compelling bid proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This website is operated, hosted and managed by Tag Worldwide Limited of 1-5 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 8PR, United Kingdom.

As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.

At Tag, we love what we do and pride ourselves on an authentic culture built on our core values of integrity, innovation, sustainability, growth, and accountability.

We are a leading creative production and sourcing partner to brands and agencies and we have over 50 years of marketing execution experience, working with the world’s best brands. We are creative directors, graphic designers, CGI artists, writers, photographers, producers, linguists, operations experts, and account managers, coming together to deliver impactful content with craft, scale, and speed.

Our marketing expertise digs deep into industry sectors and marketing channels, to help our clients stand out and sell more, everywhere.

As people, we are collaborators and makers, learners, and listeners, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, service, and work-life harmony.

A Bid Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire bid process within a company, from identifying potential opportunities to crafting and submitting competitive proposals, ensuring all bids are compliant, compelling, and tailored to client needs to secure new business contracts. They manage a bid team, analyze tender documents, coordinate with various departments, and present bids to clients to win new contracts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted
• 5+ years of experience in proposal/ pursuit management
• Experience writing client-facing documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize projects to maintain deadlines
• Excellent communication, articulate and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
• Possess a critical eye in terms of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations and deadline pressures while consistently delivering high quality work
• Ability to plan and carryout responsibilities with minimal direction
• Effectively liaise with all levels of management, offshore and regional teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials
• Commercial acumen, understanding of business drivers, broad solutions, and the outsourcing market

JOB DUTIES

(* denotes an “essential function”)

• Bid planning and strategy: Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs), identify key client requirements, and develop a comprehensive bid strategy.
• Team skills: Lead and coordinate a cross-functional bid team, including technical experts, writers, and sales personnel, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Bid writing and content creation: Oversee the development of compelling bid proposals, including technical details, case studies, and executive summaries, ensuring clarity and persuasiveness. This includes creating and curating content and conducting data analysis, as needed, to contribute to various areas of proposal and pitch documents.
• Cost analysis and pricing: Understand and coordinate accurate cost breakdowns and pricing strategies for bids, considering profitability and market competitiveness.
• Client communication: Interact with potential clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and present bids effectively.
• Compliance management: Ensure bids adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements of the tendering process.
• Bid evaluation and review: Analyze submitted bids to identify areas for improvement and optimize future proposals.
• Post-bid activities: Follow up with clients after bid submission, address any questions, and manage the transition to contract execution if successful. Engage in post RFP feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement in the bid process.
• Content management: Contribute to a centralized content repository and ensure content collected throughout the RFP process is added and/or updated into the system
• Ad-hoc projects: Support and take on other responsibilities as needed, such as preparation of business development or marketing materials

Per state requirements, this posting reflects the salary range for this position for the following: $70,000 Minimum $75,000 CAD Maximum per annum

Compensation varies depending on job-related factors such as experience, responsibilities, and business needs. For all other states, please inquire with the Tag Talent Acquisition Team.

This is the opportunity to work in an environment that best suits your needs, fueled by flexible hours and locations, strong supportive benefits, career training and development and, most importantly, an inclusive environment that eliminates barriers and elevates voices, giving every member of the Tag team an opportunity to be seen and heard.

We’ve made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and are taking a stance on equality in the workplace. We support sustainability, in our organization and with our network of partners and suppliers.

As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.

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About Us

We're proud of our roots.

From our humble beginnings as a print shop in London, to our position today as a global leader in Marketing and Communications services. Our business is built on a strong heritage, great relationships and a talented team.

Today we have one purpose, to create value for our clients by working smarter with fewer resources, enhancing efficiencies, improving their customer's experience and strengthening their brand reputation.

Our clients and their customers have always been at the heart of everything we do. Our long-term partnerships, great relationships and exceptional employees have been the driving force behind our success.

As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.