Bid Manager

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid processes across sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, and delivery teams. You will develop win strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliant, high-quality proposals that meet client requirements.

The role requires strong administration, exceptional written communication, and strict adherence to deadlines while driving continuous improvement in post-bid reviews and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Administration experience and document production
• Excellent written communication and presentation of text
• Attention to detail under pressure
• Structured, disciplined bid management
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage heavy workload

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process from capture to submission.
• Coordinate inputs from sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, and delivery teams.
• Develop clear win strategies with the Sales lead and define compelling win themes.
• Help resolve complex technical, strategic, and business issues.
• Prepare and review the commercial aspects and final pricing for bids.
• Track risk and monitor KPIs throughout the bid process.
• Contribute to the written proposal and executive summary guidance.
• Manage bid budget and report performance against KPIs.
• Ensure timely submissions and governance compliance at every step.
• Plan client presentations and coordinate delivery of bid materials.
• Drive post-bid reviews and continuous improvement with stakeholders.

Skills

Bid management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Proposal writing

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Bid management tools

Job description

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bid Manager to be responsible for leading the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the development of high-quality, compelling proposals that align with business objectives and client requirements. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, and project management teams to develop winning strategies and ensure seamless execution. Your role will involve managing risk, tracking performance against KPIs, and driving continuous improvement through post-bid analysis. By maintaining strict deadlines, coordinating client presentations, and ensuring compliance with internal governance, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities and driving the growth of EOS IT Solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the end-to-end bid process
• Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and project management / delivery.
• Work with the Sales lead to develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling
• Help to manage and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues
• Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all products / services are included in the final price to the customer
• Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process
• Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation (such as providing guidance around the executive summary)
• Manage the bid budget and monitor and report on overall performance against KPIs. (where weighting/scoring is in play)
• Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process, including all internal governance, while taking the initiative in setting realistic deadlines
• Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids
• Co-ordinate and plan all client presentations required as part of the bid submission
• Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Administration experience, document production in particular
• Excellent written communication skills, specifically the use of grammar, punctuation, spelling & vocabulary, and presentation of text
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to edit and review documents under pressure
• A disciplined, well organized and structured approach to managing bids and tenders as projects
• The ability to meet absolute deadlines and effectively manage a large, varied workload

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Best practice bid management tools/methodologies - Preferred
• Bachelor's and/or Certifications in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Management, Project Management or Finance - Preferred

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.

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Pay Range

$90,000 — $125,000 USD