Global Bid Manager

ISS A/S; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in facilities services is seeking an experienced Global Bid Manager to drive business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process for international projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and creating winning proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid management and excellent English skills. Join us to make a difference in workplace experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bid management experience, ideally in a global context.
• APMP or similar certification preferred but not essential.
• Experience in editing, formatting, and preparing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid management process for global opportunities.
• Create compelling tenders and sales presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Written and verbal English skills

MS Office skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

As a global leader in facilities services, we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

Location:

Remote

Main purpose of the position:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Global Bid Manager to join our Global Client Solutions and Bid Management team. As a Global Bid Manager, you will play a critical role in driving our business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process for international projects. To be successful, you will be responsible for high quality written tender material for our most strategic bids. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyse bid requirements, and create winning proposals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for winning, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead the bid management process for global opportunities, from initial qualification to submission, in line with the company’s best practice procedures and management processes
• Follow and ensure best practice bid writing techniques to create compelling tenders and sales presentations
• Coordinate quality reviews in line with the bid process and ensure tenders and executive summaries are customer focused and benefits led
• Participate in strategic planning that includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, developing win strategies and value propositions
• Collaborate with sales, technical, legal, and finance teams to develop compelling bid strategies and bespoke high-quality bids
• Play an active role in managing and maintaining our content libraries and bid process framework
• Maintain bid/customer information through the CRM system.

Who you’ll work with:

• You will be working part of a closely-knit team of solutions and pricing leads, subject matter experts and commercial professionals across the globe.
• Degree educated or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of bid management experience, preferably in a global context leading $30m+ bid opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• APMP or similar certification is preferred but not essential
• Experience in project management, editing, formatting, preparing presentations and writing proposals
• Strong MS Office skills (particularly MS Word and PowerPoint)

Personal skills you excel:

• Team driven with an ability to multi-task
• Capable project manager and organiser able to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work with large, complex teams with a winning attitude
• Ability to challenge colleagues and ensure appropriate responses are secured from the Subject Matter Experts
• High level of attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure are essential for this role

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider ofcleaning, food, workplace and technical services, weare a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customersto attract talent andgrow their businesses. This begins with our own people throughtraining, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaceswhere our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

How you’ll apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting a cover letter, CV and other relevant documents for the position you are applying for. We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

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Why ISS

Since our founding in 1901, ISS has been a people-first company. We recognise the power of diversity, inclusion and belonging and celebrate the differences that make us unique. When everyone is free to be themselves, everyone benefits.

Our people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves, allowing them to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. We take seriously our obligation to improve lives, make a difference in our communities, and protect our planet - because when we get things right, the world works better. And that is what drives us.

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Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.