Bid Professionals and Bid Managers

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Bid Professional to lead complex bid processes and mentor teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid management, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for achieving winning outcomes. This role offers a competitive salary with over 20 benefits including retirement plans, gym discounts, and a 24/7 support programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Gym discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong track record in strategic bid management.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value bids.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for winning business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-value, complex bids.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless bid execution.
• Mentor and guide bid teams to deliver results.

Skills

Strategic bid management

Business development support

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Bid Professionals and Bid Managers at Sodexo play a key leadership role in driving business growth through the bid and proposal process, shaping winning strategies, managing complex tender submissions and ensuring excellence in client engagement.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and delivery of high-value, complex bids and proposals
• Develop and implement strategic bid plans aligned with client needs and Sodexo's business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless bid execution and operational excellence
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and influence outcomes
• Mentor and guide bid teams, providing coaching and development opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and bid quality across the organisation
• Ensure all submissions meet compliance, commercial, and quality standards

Qualifications and experience

To be successful in the role, you will have a strong track record in strategic bid management, business development support, and operational excellence. Candidates should have a proven ability to manage and deliver complex, high-value bids, combined with strategic and commercial acumen, strong negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills. Inspirational leaders who can mentor, guide, and motivate bid teams to deliver results, with a results-driven mindset and a passion for winning business, will thrive in this role.

About Sodexo and our approach

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are building a workplace for the future, and we believe in equal opportunities. We are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, everyone can be themselves, and everyone can be the best version of themselves. We recognise that we are on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary and bonus. We offer 20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands online, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing support including emotional, legal and financial advice. For details regarding our Sodexo benefits, please see attached.