London, UK
Senior bid manager
at Benoy
Benoy is seeking a senior bid manager to join its team in London.
Are you an experienced senior bid manager? We are seeking an energetic individual to lead our bid team based in the UK. As a crucial member of our team, you will collaborate with design leaders across our EMEA and US studios, contributing to the conversion of new opportunities and fostering key relationships.
What we’re looking for:
- minimum one to two years’ experience as a senior bid manager or equivalent
- a confident personality that can communicate and engage at all levels, both internally and externally
- strong team player with leadership skills to guide and support the bid team’s development
- demonstrable experience in undertaking brief analysis, with excellent verbal and written communication
- ability to work independently, showing initiative and a sense of responsibility
- self-motivated with a structured approach to work
- excellent attention to detail, strong levels of numeracy and use of grammar
- organised with the ability to clearly define requirements for input
- proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Microsoft Office
- knowledge and interest in design and architecture is preferred
What we can offer you:
- competitive salary, dependent on experience
- agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
- opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
- a fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
- 23 days annual leave with the option to buy more
- a range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension
Key responsibilities:
- oversee the process of developing new project pitches and responding to tender competitions
- proactively develop new businesses – building networks, undertaking market research and cultivating leads
- input to Marcomms activities across all channels
- manage the calendar of pitches in order to prioritise work and enable the team to delegate tasks effectively
- ensure correct and timely circulation of all-important information regarding leads and pitches to relevant staff and directors
- proactively prepare and also lead the wider bid team to prepare tender documentation for review and input by relevant stakeholders
- ensure the stakeholders and bid team are meeting both internally and with clients during the bidding process to enable tailored responses.
- ensure the quality, design and relevance of all pitch documentation is consistent and of the highest standard
- identify and communicate any opportunities for efficiencies and/or process improvements
- develop key relationships with external consultants to enable high-quality teams and seek new opportunities in a collaborative manner
- prepare analysis and reporting of opportunity data for stakeholders to support business development
Please apply via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
Salary: Undisclosed