Bid Manager

BDO USA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a strategic, client-focused professional to lead the proposal lifecycle for high-value pursuits across the country.

The role involves developing and implementing tools, templates, and messaging to win competitive bids, collaborating with service professionals, and ensuring proposals align with firm guidelines and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing or other related field with 4+ years of proposal-related, writing, marketing and communications, project management or sales experience OR 5+ years of proposal related, writing, marketing and communications, project management or sales experience with a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Progress toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing or other relevant field preferred
• Experience with proposal development and high-value pursuits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages an effective proposal process for high-value, complex and strategic pursuits based on best practices to ensure BDO is producing quality proposals nationally
• Develops and deploys appropriate tools and templates to support the proposal process
• Develops and maintains pitch tools including best practices and guidelines, templates for presentations, credentials and pitch books, tools and templates for proposal development, frequently asked questions, etc.
• Maintains approved client lists by service and industry
• Provides PPT design and formatting support for proposals and presentations
• Develops and maintains database of formatted partner biographies and bio templates
• Reviews proposals to ensure compliance with Firm guidelines
• Creates and maintains archive of proposals
• Supports the development of international proposals, as needed
• Develops and implements training on proposal/presentation and credentials development
• Partners closely with pursuit team and other professionals to determine and manage strategy, messaging, win themes, points of distinction and key success factors that are tailored to the needs of the client and differentiate BDO to produce a compelling, focused proposal document
• Other duties as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Deadline-driven

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing

Progress toward degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sales Enablement & Bid Management Team includes client-focused, collaborative, and high-performing professionals who are strategically aligned to BDO’s market development and growth priorities.

Job Summary

The Sales Enablement & Bid Management Team includes client-focused, collaborative, and high-performing professionals who are strategically aligned to BDO’s market development and growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Quality control – reviewing grammatical and structural element of a deliverable as well as confirming that final deliverables conform to our corporate visual identity


• Execution – compiling bid deliverables using vetted content and appropriate templates


• Strategy – working with our service professionals to develop pursuit materials and messaging that are designed to align with each client’s unique needs


• Enablement – creating and managing tools, templates, and processes to expedite the delivery of high-quality pursuit materials and messaging

Job Duties

• Develops and manages an effective proposal process for high-value, complex and strategic pursuits based on best practices to ensure BDO is producing quality proposals nationally


• Develops and deploys appropriate tools and templates to support the proposal process


• Develops and maintains pitch tools including best practices and guidelines, templates for presentations, credentials and pitch books, tools and templates for proposal development, frequently asked questions, etc.


• Maintains approved client lists by service and industry


• Provides PPT design and formatting support for proposals and presentations


• Develops and maintains database of formatted partner biographies and bio templates


• Reviews proposals to ensure compliance with Firm guidelines


• Creates and maintains archive of proposals


• Supports the development of international proposals, as needed


• Develops and implements training on proposal/presentation and credentials development


• Partners closely with pursuit team and other professionals to determine and manage strategy, messaging, win themes, points of distinction and key success factors that are tailored to the needs of the client and differentiate BDO to produce a compelling, focused proposal document


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education/Experience

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing or other related field and 4 or more years of proposal related, writing, marketing and communications, project management or sales experience OR 5 or more years of proposal related, writing, marketing and communications, project management or sales experience with a high school diploma or equivalent required


• Progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing or other relevant field preferred

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with emphasis on and advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

Language(s)

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills


• Driven, self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels in a client-oriented environment


• Excellent project management skills


• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to successfully manage projects and achieve desired results


• Analytical and consultative mindset

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Maryland Range: $75,000 - $100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $100,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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