Junior Commercial Proposal Manager - RFP (f/m/d)

Awin Global; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Awin Global is looking for a detail-oriented RFP Manager to lead the RFP process within their Retention & Growth team. This role involves managing proposals, developing strategies, and coordinating with various departments to ensure compelling submissions that highlight the company's offerings and align with client needs.

Benefits

Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance

Flexi-Office

Health & Well Being initiatives

Development through Awin Academy

Remote Working Allowance

Peer-to-peer appreciation program

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are crucial.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience in project management or bid management is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the RFP process for existing clients.
• Develop strategies for pricing and proposals, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Create tailored commercial proposals and visually appealing presentations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional organizational skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to understand and interpret data

Project management or bid management experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented RFP Manager to join our Retention & Growth team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

The RFP process is critical to our ability to retain existing clients and expand our existing relationships. When an RFP is received, there is often only a short turnaround time to gather all the required information from various departments and prepare it in the way the client requires. We need an RFP Manager to manage this process, ensuring our proposals are timely, accurate, and effectively showcase Awin’s service and technology offerings.

This is not a client-facing role; rather, you will coordinate with various departments using project management best practices to ensure client questions are answered in their desired format and that we create a compelling proposal that highlights Awin’s USPs and matches these with clients' requirements.

In addition to coordinating our RFPs you will support with managing small projects various operational tasks in our Retention & Growth Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate RFPs: You'll be the go-to person for handling and coordinating RFPs for existing clients.
• Strategy Development: Developing a winning strategy for the RFP, including pricing, value propositions, and differentiators
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the RFP, including financial, legal, and operational risks.
• Draft commercial proposals: Create tailored proposals that meet our clients' requirements.
• Create visually appealing PowerPoint presentations: Use your creativity and attention to detail to make our presentations stand out.
• Support our Head of Retention & Growth: Assist with various operations to keep department running smoothly.
• Lead small projects and develop processes: Take charge of smaller department projects

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills in English (native level not required)
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to understand and interpret data
• Project management or bid management qualification or experience

Our Offer

• Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
• Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions
• Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being. .
• Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development.
• Remote Working Allowance: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover a part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
• Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program.
• We are hiring in multiple countries, additional benefits in terms of health, well being, security and more will be discussed further upon first initial interview with the talent team.

Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.

Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.