Bid Manager / Writer

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Location: Bexhill TN39

Profile


An accomplished and commercially driven bid and pursuit leader with over 20 years' experience delivering complex, high-value tenders across Professional Services, Travel, Government Grants and Corporate Solutions. This Associate has a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping winning strategies, and delivering measurable revenue growth in highly competitive environments.

They are particularly adept at aligning commercial strategy with client drivers, developing compelling win themes, and embedding structured bid governance to maximise conversion rates. Combining strategic thinking, persuasive writing, AI-enabled efficiencies and inclusive leadership, consistently delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes that drive sustainable growth.

Key Achievements


Delivered and influenced over $1bn+ in bid and sales volume across global markets.

Spearheaded $500m+ in new wins and retentions in a single year, significantly outperforming expected win rates.

Achieved 20% over sales target in professional services through implementation of structured pursuit strategies.

Improved team productivity by 10% through redesign of bid process and job architecture.
Reduced new hire ramp-up time by 35% through development of a comprehensive bid training programme.

Played a key role in achieving 96% client retention through targeted retention strategies.

Experience


Over two decades of experience leading end-to-end bid and pursuit lifecycle management - from opportunity qualification and win strategy development through to commercial positioning and client presentation.
This Associate has led complex regional and global RFPs across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. Managed cross-functional bid and sales teams across multiple geographies. Influenced senior stakeholders at C-suite level. Designed and embedded structured bid governance and best practice frameworks. Championed AI adoption within business development to increase efficiency and competitive edge. Delivered high-quality proposals, presentations and bespoke client materials that clearly articulate value and differentiation.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Manager / Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-23915

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid / Deal Strategist, Bid Administrator, Bid Co-ordinator, Bid Consultant, Bid Director, Bid Executive, Bid Manager, Bid Manager - Senior, Bid Manager / Writer, Bid Writer, Business Development Assistant, Business Development Manager, Document Co-ordinator, Document Manager, Document Writer, Editor, Head of Bid Management, Head of Proposal Management, Pitch Manager, Project Manager, Proposal Coach, Proposal Consultant, Proposal Director, Proposal Manager, Proposal Manager - Senior, Proposal Writer, Pursuit Leader, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: AI for Bid Management, Bid Best Practice, Bid Coordination, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Process Management, Bid Review, Bid Writing, Business Development, Coaching and Mentoring, InDesign - Basic Knowledge, Negotiation Skills, People / Team Management, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-Written Content Development, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, Pursuit Management, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: City and Guilds, GCSEs, NVQ, Other - Professional, Other - Vocational

  • Consultant Industries: Accounting and Auditing Services, Business Services - Other, Charity/Not for Profit, Hotels and Lodging, Logistics & Transport, Marketing Communications, Other/Not Classified, Professional Services, Transport and Storage - Materials, Travel Transportation and Tourism

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