Bid Manager

Company Description

Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our passionate and dedicated Business Development Team.

Role Overview: As a Bid Manager, you will support the Work Winning Manager in developing and preparing responses for tenders, proposals, and EOIs. This role requires exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and is integral to our Business Development Team. You will manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring stakeholders have the necessary information and producing high-quality, compliant bids within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively manage the tender process for all submissions, providing valuable support to the sales team by leading daily bid activities.
• Ensure bid framework procedures and governance are followed to deliver compliant, compelling bids on time.
• Produce high-standard bid documentation that clearly communicates win strategies and themes.
• Create, publish, and submit tender response documents within agreed timelines, collaborating with key SMEs and stakeholders.
• Plan bids effectively, clarifying responsibilities, expectations, and timelines for all stakeholders.
• Ensure bid submissions comply with tender requirements and clearly articulate winning strategies and solutions.
• Follow the defined bid framework, tools, and processes.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work within a high-performing team environment.
• Self-confident, diplomatic, and steady under pressure.
• Organized and planned approach to project management and bid coordination, with knowledge of bid management methodology.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to guide a diverse virtual team through the bid process.
• Ability to build relationships with internal departments and client representatives, comfortable working at CEO/MD/Director level.
• Solid ability to implement internal governance processes (bid framework).
• Strong evaluation skills to respond effectively to client requests, identifying win strategies, solution design, and risks and opportunities.
• Strong creative writing skills to translate technical information clearly and persuasively.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate the bid lifecycle, including working outside normal hours when required.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, delivering compliant, professionally produced proposals within client-defined timeframes while managing multi-workstream opportunities.
• Experience with design and publishing software is desirable.

Additional Information

Why choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.
We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.
We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!