Bid Manager

31 Days Old

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a Bid Manager on behalf of our client in Mansfield.
As a Bid Manager in our Group Sales and Marketing team, you’ll play a crucial role in securing new business opportunities and driving company growth. This position requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and, ideally, an understanding of the marketing services industry.
Working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for crafting compelling bid and proposal responses, managing deadlines, and ensuring all submissions meet the highest standards. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll create compelling, tailored responses that address client needs and align with company goals.
Key responsibilities
* Bid management: lead the end-to-end bid process from qualification to submission and feedback .
* Bid strategy: develop and execute winning bid strategies that align with marketing services proposition, client requirements and market trends.
* Stakeholder collaboration: work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of a bid are addressed.
* Response production: write, edit and proof compelling responses for a wide-ranging business audience, tailoring content as needed to the client, sector and service.
* Resource management: manage bidding resources and timelines to ensure on-time and high-quality proposal submissions.
* Market research: stay informed about key propositions and new service launches, along with UK marketing services and competitor developments to inform bid strategies.
* Continuous improvement: maintain and enhance our Bid & Marketing library and continuously refine bid processes,
* Reporting: Provide MI reporting on bid activity levels, results and resourcing .
Qualifications and skills required
* Proven experience in bid management, preferably within marketing services or other private-sector industries
* Strong understanding of private and public sector procurement processes
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously to tight deadlines
* Strong people skills with the ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
* Familiarity with marketing technologies, including the use of AI in bids, digital marketing strategies, and industry best practices
* Outstanding project management skills
Essential skills
* Excellent writing and editing skills
* Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level
* A proactive, deadline-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality work
* Creative and innovative thinking
* Ability to prioritise tasks and resources to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
* Highly proficient in MS Office, including SharePoint and familiarity with bid management tools
* Strong commercial awareness
Desirable skills
* Qualified to degree/professional level.
* Familiar with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications
* APMP qualified
* Knowledge of marketing and the marketing services sector
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Location:
Mansfield
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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