Bid Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a detail-oriented Bid Coordinator in London. This role involves managing bid submissions, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to market research. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software, fostering our commitment to employment equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications: InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Leads pursuits from initiation through qualification, proposal, interview, and selection.
• Manages large pursuit teams and high-pressure deadlines.
• Collaborates with project managers, marketers/business developers, and subject matter experts.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each role within our organization contributes to our ability to make a positive difference globally. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

Our team of Bid Coordinator is highly organized and thorough. When it comes to submittals, our team manages responses from initiation to the client’s final decision. You will work directly with business development, marketing leadership, sector leaders, principals, and other regional and office leaders across North America.

• Leads pursuits from initiation through qualification, proposal, interview, and selection, including all submittals, whether print or electronic.
• Manages large pursuit teams and high-pressure deadlines diligently.
• Understands the experience, knowledge, and project types required for the program.
• Collaborates with project managers, marketers/business developers, subconsultants, and subject matter experts.
• Works with internal staff such as writers and graphic designers.
• Evaluates and edits technical and non-technical proposal content.
• Gathers past project experience and develops personnel resumes.
• Conducts market sector research, identifying trends, growth areas, market changes, and competitors.
• Assists with capture planning.
• Maintains accurate pursuit status reports in the CRM system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel and engage with others in person.

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Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications: InDesign.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily. This fosters our collaborative culture, organizational trust, and strengthens our connection to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to be authentic at work.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support, with executive sponsors and open participation for all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Industry

Marketing/Communications

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for talented individuals to join our global teams.