Bids & Business Development Manager – Bristol

Blue Legal; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Legal seeks a Bids & Business Development Manager to drive growth for a global law firm. This role involves developing winning bid strategies, collaborating with teams, and enhancing internal processes, making it a pivotal position for experienced candidates in the legal or professional services sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing bids in professional services.
• Strong industry knowledge and competitor awareness.
• Experience in coaching or managing team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Board to understand client needs.
• Develop winning strategies for bids and maintain an organized bid process.
• Conduct bid workshops to enhance success rates and manage the bids pipeline.

Skills

Strategic awareness

Commercial awareness

Pitch presentation skills

Job description

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Bids & Business Development Manager – Bristol

Join a renowned global law firm and take your career to the next level as their Bids Manager! Based in either Birmingham or Bristol, this role requires expertise in bid development and business development strategies. You will be a key player in driving the firm’s growth by managing the entire bidding pipeline and improving internal bidding processes. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, this could be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Board and partners to understand client needs and provide guidance on bid scoring.
• Maintain an organized process to manage bids efficiently.
• Develop winning strategies for each bid, considering commercial aspects.
• Work with stakeholders to create profitable, tailored proposals aligned with client needs and bid strategies.
• Draft initial documents with strategic responses aligned to tender criteria.
• Manage the bids pipeline and conduct bid workshops to enhance success rates.
• Identify and implement best practices for bid processes and manage projects to improve them.
• Support the Senior Bids and BD Manager with business operations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in managing bids and supporting business development, preferably in professional services.
• Strong strategic and commercial awareness, with industry and competitor knowledge.
• Knowledge of pitch presentation skills and best practices.
• Experience in coaching or managing team members.

Note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or relevant high-profile agencies will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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Contact Details

London: 0207 118 3003

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