Assistant Bid Manager
Job Description
The Bid Manager is responsible for creating and overseeing a bid – a detailed, costed, persuasive proposal – on behalf of the company to gain a business contract or offer for product solutions. S/he will work alongside with concerned staff and external stakeholders to manage the bid production process ensuring compliance and delivery of high quality tender responses on a timely basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
. Identify opportunities for submitting bids and consult line manager and relevant sales team whether to bid for the product solution;
. Devise successful strategies for winning a bid, including pinpointing the unique selling points (key differentiators) of the company, understanding the company’s operating and profit margins and the clients’ specific requirements.
. Work with key staff members and the client organization to obtain information required to compile the bid.
. Assess and address technical and commercial risks, if any, relating to the bid;
. Prepare checklists for tenders and ensure that all mandatory documents such as power of attorney, bid security, valid trade license and registrations are in place before bid submission;
. Liaise with the right stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure full compliance and delivery
. Respond to clients’ queries before, during and after the bid is submitted;
. Map the bid requirements with regulatory standards to ensure compliance and alignment;
. Ensure timely submission of bids with the set specifications and ensure tender opening details are obtained and communicated.
. Report on the bid process on specific tender submissions capturing key highlights, success, gaps and recommendations for future competitions.
Job Requirements
· Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration and/or related fields.
Work Experience
· Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
Other Skills Requirements
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Creative and innovative thinker
· Relationship building and influencing skills
· Significant knowledge in product solutions
Strong time-management and organizational skills
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