Bid Specialist

Spotlight Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company wellbeing initiative

Pension contributions

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

An award-winning company seeks a Bid Manager who thrives in a growth environment. This role involves identifying and securing RFPs, driving growth, and delivering high-value solutions. Collaborating with various teams, you will manage the full bid process, ensuring proposals align with strategic objectives. Networking and reporting skills are essential as you engage with clients and monitor RFP progress. If you're a motivated and innovative professional ready for a diverse workload, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bid management, overseeing the end-to-end process.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all bid documentation is clear.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid process from identifying relevant RFPs to proposals.
• Work closely with business development, sales, product, marketing, and technology teams.

Skills

Bid Management

Research Skills

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

Bid Manager – B2B Tech/travel/reward – Up to £60k + bonus – Hybrid 3 days London

Our client is an award-winning company looking for a Bid Manager who thrives in a growth environment with a lovely team. As they continue to innovate and grow, they have a new role for a Bid Manager to play a key part in identifying and securing RFPs, driving growth and delivering high-value solutions.

In addition to hybrid working (3 days in London office), the team offers a performance-based bonus, a company wellbeing initiative, pension contributions, and 20 days AL + BH.

As the Procurement and Bid Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing new business opportunities through RFPs across industries such as loyalty programs, HR, reward programs, and more. You’ll manage the full bid process from identifying relevant RFPs to developing competitive proposals that showcase strengths. You’ll work closely with the business development, sales, product, marketing, and technology teams to ensure that each proposal is aligned with our strategic objectives and tailored to meet customer needs.

Networking skills are key; you will attend industry events and engage with clients to stay informed about procurement opportunities and developments. Reporting skills will be well utilized as you keep an up-to-date database of all RFPs, monitoring progress, deadlines, and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in bid management, overseeing the end-to-end process.
• Good research, market analysis, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all bid documentation is clear and compelling.
• Solid understanding of commercial principles, competitive pricing strategies, and industry trends.
• A motivated, innovative personality, a real team player.
• Able to work collaboratively with business development, sales, product, marketing, and technology teams to align bids with business strategy.

If you’re a forward-thinking Bid Manager or Procurement Manager with the skills to take on a diverse and exciting workload, send us your CV today!