Bid Manager, Asia

Flight Centre Travel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave and travel perks

Global gatherings and events

Job summary

Flight Centre Travel Group is seeking a Bid Manager for Asia to craft winning proposals and RFx responses. You will collaborate with Business Development, Account Management, and subject matter experts to drive new business in a fast-moving growth environment.

You will own the bid process end-to-end, defining win themes and content, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring timely submissions across markets. Strong writing, collaboration, and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bid/proposal writing experience.
• Exceptional business writing skills with mastery of the English language.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (written and spoken) preferred.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Excellent organization and time management with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills for proposal development.
• Adobe InDesign experience is a huge advantage.
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools to draft, edit, and improve content with sound judgment to fact-check.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Business Development, Account Management, and internal subject matter experts.
• Maintain deep knowledge of products, solutions, and platforms to respond to client requests.
• Review RFP documentation, identify red flags, and define winning strategies.
• Collaborate with Solutions team and Product Managers to ensure scope accuracy.
• Lead or participate in proposal development activities and reviews.
• Write executive summaries and RFx responses to win business and renew contracts.
• Review all proposal content for tone of voice and branding consistency.
• Manage deadline-driven projects to ensure timely submissions.
• Contribute ideas to refine bid processes and maintain RFP content.

Skills

Bid/proposal writing

English writing mastery

Mandarin (written & spoken)

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization & time management

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

AI-assisted drafting

Proofreading & editing

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

AI tools

Job description

Bid Manager, Asia

Job no: 533506
Brand: FCM
Work type: Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Categories: Sales and Customer Service, Commercial

Bid Manager, Asia | Craft Winning Proposals, Drive New Business.

Love crafting compelling stories and love winning new business? Are you a skilled proposal writer ready to join a fast-moving growth company transforming the way the world's businesses travel?

At FCM, we combine cutting-edge technology with a people-centric mindset to transform our clients' travel programmes. Globally & locally connected, fun & energetic, flexible, and a little unconventional; that's our FCM way!

About the Opportunity

As a Bid Manager for Asia, you'll collaborate closely with Business Development Managers, Account Managers, subject matter experts, and commercial leaders to create high-quality sales proposals and RFx responses that help us win new business and retain or expand existing corporate travel programs.

We are looking for a strategic storyteller who can define win themes, write compelling content, and own the bid process end-to-end, from release of bid documents to final submission. You'll guide key stakeholders, foster collaboration across disciplines, and be part of a wider global bid team with opportunities to contribute to global alignment and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Build strong relationships with Business Development, Account Management, and internal subject matter experts across the region and globally
• Maintain deep knowledge of FCM's products, solutions, and platforms to effectively respond to client requests
• Review RFP documentation upon release, highlight red flags, and help define winning strategies for efficient proposal development
• Collaborate closely with the Solutions team and Product Managers to ensure accuracy of proposed solutioning scope and capabilities
• Lead or participate in proposal development activities including kick-off calls, bid/no-bid discussions, solutioning, and draft reviews
• Write executive summaries and comprehensive RFx responses to secure new business and renew existing contracts
• Review all proposal content prior to submission, ensuring alignment with FCM's tone of voice and branding
• Manage deadline-driven projects, ensuring responses are finalized and submitted on time
• Contribute ideas to refine bid processes and maintain accuracy of content in the RFP library (Responsive/RFPIO)

Who We're Looking For

• 3+ years of bid/proposal writing experience
• Exceptional business writing skills with mastery of the English language
• Proficiency in Mandarin (written and spoken) preferred
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects across different markets
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills for proposal development
• Adobe InDesign experience is a huge advantage
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools to draft, edit, and improve content, with sound judgment to fact-check before submission
• Keen attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with effective listening skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Our FCM Difference

We are fiercely proud of our company culture. Our employees are difference makers and here, you will find:

• We are an inclusive bunch and encourage you to come as you are. Enjoy the freedom to be brilliantly yourself
• Work life Balance: We believe in “No Leave = No Life” so have your own travel adventures with paid annual leave and access travel industry perks
• Celebrate wins at legendary Buzz Nights and our top performers attend our mind blowing annual Global Gathering event
• Brightness of Future - Advance your career locally or globally

At FCM, we're unconventional, always flexible, and globally connected. Come as you are, dream outrageously big, and help us transform the world of business travel.

Craft winning proposals, drive new business.

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