Bid & Tender Lead - Public Sector, Uncapped Commission

Red Recruitment; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Progression opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Personal accident cover and group life

Perkbox access

Private health insurance after 1 year

Job summary

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager in Bristol to drive the full sales cycle in the public-sector market. You will own bids/tenders, build relationships with senior stakeholders, and secure high-value contracts.

The role offers progression opportunities, uncapped commission, and fully funded qualifications, with a Bristol-based location and a strong target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a bid/tender management role.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong track record in winning bids/tenders.
• Able to contribute to pre-sales and bid management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new public sector opportunities (councils, NHS, blue-light, education, government).
• Lead on complex bids, tenders, and framework submissions (e.g., CCS, ESPO, YPO).
• Attend face-to-face meetings with clients and present solutions to senior stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders to build long-term partnerships.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through outreach, networking, events, and industry engagement.
• Conduct in-depth consultations to understand fleet requirements and tailor proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and public-sector developments to shape sales strategy.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Client Services for onboarding and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Bid/tender management

Face-to-face sales

Winning bids/tenders

Pre-sales and bid management

Finance and commercial aspects of bids

Determination and resilience

Job description

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager in Bristol to drive the full sales cycle in the public-sector market. You will own bids/tenders, build relationships with senior stakeholders, and secure high-value contracts.

The role offers progression opportunities, uncapped commission, and fully funded qualifications, with a Bristol-based location and a strong target-driven environment.