Bid Manager

Vp plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vp plc is seeking a Bid Manager with proven experience in tender management within the construction sector. The role involves overseeing the entire bid process, ensuring compliance with terms, and maintaining a bid library for efficient response to tenders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and commercial skills, and will contribute to the company's strategic growth and customer acquisition efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex tender and pricing processes.
• Experience in prequalification documents and requests for information in construction.
• Recent track record with major opportunities in the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a formal bid pipeline and database.
• Develop and maintain a bid library for standard requests.
• Regularly report on opportunities and submissions.

Skills

Communication

Opportunity Identification

Data Analysis

Commercial Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

HNC or HND

Job description

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Job Introduction

Reporting into the Head of Sales Support, the Bid Manager's role is to have ownership and delivery of the end-to-end bid management process which supports customer acquisition and renewal including control for tender submissions, terms & conditions, pricing, margin and contractual agreements.

You'll also ensure a bid library is maintained to enable the easy and prompt response to standard PQQ / RFI type requests

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain a formal bid pipeline and database including a structured repository for all tender submissions
• Ownership of any formal PQQs, RFI/RFP and presentations and subsequent submission of all prospective opportunities
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve a bid library - including stock bid responses, certificates and company information
• Develop and maintain access to all bid opportunity portals; including optimising key word searches.
• Proactively interrogate a suite of opportunity portals for relevant projects / contracts where alerts are unable to be created.
• Review any Bid Terms & Conditions and provide feedback on alternative wording or removal of specific clauses
• Management of any required Vp plc bid documentation including template, Group responses
• Regular reporting of impending opportunities, recent submissions and detail of both positive and negative outcomes
• Develop close relationships and a strong understanding of the sales, operations, commercial and asset teams within the business
• Performance and Development reviews carried out on a regular basis using the company's performance and development process.
• When it is considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have proven experience of working with complex tender and pricing processes.
• Must have proven experience of completing prequalification documents and requests for information ideally within a construction related sector.
• Must have proven experience of proactive communication with senior level decision makers within the construction/or related sectors.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable. Strong candidates with a good experience base and qualifications such as HNC, HND, good A Level grades will be considered.
• Recent track record of working with major opportunities ideally allied to the construction sector
• Evidence of proactive commercial skills and opportunity identification.
• Highly motivated with strong communication skills
• Evidence of analysing, managing and manipulating data.
• Experience of tender process ownership with major national customers (from identification to final proposal stage).
• Valid driving licence
• Experience of internal liaison within a multi divisional business.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary
• Monday - Friday working hours, no weekends
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us:

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.