Assistant Manager - Bids & Proposals

Cushman & Wakefield; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in India is seeking an Assistant Manager for Bids & Proposals to lead the bid lifecycle, drive timely submissions and coordinate inputs from stakeholders across functions.

The role emphasizes developing compelling proposals, aligning with client win themes, and ensuring quality, governance, and compliance in all bid activities.

You will also manage knowledge assets, lead kickoff meetings, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bid lifecycle management and coordination
• Proposal development including executive summaries and technical content
• Strategy and positioning to win bids
• Commercial & compliance aspects with governance policies
• Stakeholder liaison with business leaders and SMEs
• Knowledge management: bid collateral, templates and case studies

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of bids including RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Develop bid timelines and ensure adherence to submission deadlines
• Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR, Procurement etc.)
• Lead bid kick off meetings and progress reviews
• Create compelling, client-focused proposals aligned with win themes
• Draft executive summaries, methodology and technical content
• Customize standard templates to client requirements
• Ensure high-quality formatting, editing and consistency
• Support development of bid strategies and win themes
• Work with procurement on pricing, cost models and commercial submissions
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal governance policies
• Review contracts and assist with risk identification
• Liaise with business leaders and subject matter experts
• Act as central point of contact for bid-related communication
• Maintain bid collateral, templates, case studies and CV database
• Track bid outcomes and develop lessons learned
• Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes

Skills

Bid coordination

Stakeholder management

Proposal writing

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Bids & Proposals

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Mandatory Key Skills required- Power Point and MS Excel

1. Bid Management & Coordination

• Manage the complete lifecycle of bids including RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Develop bid timelines and ensure adherence to submission deadlines
• Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR, Procurement etc.)
• Lead bid kick off meetings and progress reviews

2. Proposal Development

• Create compelling, client focused proposals aligned with win themes
• Draft executive summaries, methodology and technical content
• Customize standard templates to meet client-specific requirements
• Ensure high-quality formatting, editing and consistency

3. Strategy & Positioning

• Support development of bid strategies and win themes

4. Commercial & Compliance

• Work closely with procurement teams on pricing, cost models and commercial submissions
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal governance policies
• Review contracts and assist with risk identification

5. Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with business leaders and subject matter experts
• Act as a central point of contact for all bid-related communication

6. Knowledge Management

• Maintain and update bid collateral, templates, case studies and CV database
• Track bid outcomes and develop lessons learned

Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"