Strategic Bid Growth Lead

Sysco Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Houston is seeking a seasoned Bid & RFP leader to drive profitable growth within the Bid segment by delivering responses and compelling proposals to high priority prospects.

You will manage a sales pipeline, champion standardized processes, and leverage automation to boost efficiency while supporting regional teams on large bid opportunities. Collaborates with Merchandising, Revenue Management, and Customer Experience to shape proposal strategies, train new team members, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Sysco experience or 5+ years of relevant industry w/ Sales Growth management experience.
• Proven experience submitting RFPs and growing bid business within the foodservice industry.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and maintain a pipeline of prospective RFP and Bid proposals using CRM tools.
• Engage regions bid teams to understand pipeline, capacity, and market share; provide process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposal strategies aligned with objectives.
• Develop and refine bid processes, templates, and best practices across regions and industries.
• Track bid performance metrics and conduct post-bid analyses to identify trends and improvements.
• Educate and train new team members in response development and customer engagement.
• Research target markets, competitor activity, and customer demographics.

Skills

Bid/RFP response

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Project management

CRM systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Houston is seeking a seasoned Bid & RFP leader to drive profitable growth within the Bid segment by delivering responses and compelling proposals to high priority prospects.

You will manage a sales pipeline, champion standardized processes, and leverage automation to boost efficiency while supporting regional teams on large bid opportunities. Collaborates with Merchandising, Revenue Management, and Customer Experience to shape proposal strategies, train new team members, and