Bids Manager – Bristol

Blue Legal; George Town; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm invites applications for the position of Bids Manager in their firm. The role focuses on driving bids forward, developing winning strategies, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Candidates with experience in professional services sectors are encouraged to apply, providing insights into industry practices to enhance bid success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids in professional services.
• Strong insights into industry and competitors.
• Experience in coaching or managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning strategies for bids and manage the bids pipeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align offers with client needs.
• Produce draft documents with strategies aligned to tender criteria.

Skills

Strategic awareness

Commercial awareness

Pitch presentation skills

Team management

Job description

An award-winning global law firm is seeking a Bids Manager to join their Birmingham/Bristol offices. This role involves developing internal bids and BD processes to support the group’s growth plans, managing the bids pipeline, and engaging in wider BD activities.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Board and partners to anticipate client needs and guide how bids will be scored.
• Ensure an organized and controlled process to drive bids forward through personal commitment.
• Develop winning strategies for each bid, considering optimal commercial approaches.
• Work with stakeholders to create models for profitable offers aligned with client needs and bid strategies.
• Produce initial draft documents with strategies and responses aligned to tender criteria.
• Manage the bids pipeline and conduct bid workshops to maximize success chances.
• Understand best practices in bid modeling, propose process improvements, and manage projects to implement these enhancements.
• Support the Senior Bids and BD Manager in various business activities.

The Candidate:

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

Please note: Only candidates with relevant experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a similar high-profile organization will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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