Bid Manager

Job description / Role

Bid Manager - Professional Services - Dubai

Our client, a leading and global professional services firm, is urgently recruiting a high calibre Bid/Proposals professional to help secure and deliver various major projects across the region. The successful candidate will work alongside business heads and take ownership for the production of large and complex proposals

This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It will require strong people management skills in a dynamic professional services environment.

Core responsibilities:
* Working with Sector Heads and BD Managers to forecast and manage resources required for upcoming proposals
* Management of proposals including submission of tender queries, organising review of terms and conditions, internal approvals, ordering of tender bonds, arrangement of internal bid reviews, management of bid programme, etc.
* Develop proposal strategy including storyboarding, development of USPs, competitor and SWOT analyses, etc.
* Develop a library of standard methodology text for proposals and make available across the Unit
* Develop library of project references for proposals and make available across the division
* Develop and keep updated key staff CVs with variations to suit different types of project/client
* Assist with production of post-tender presentations.
* Work with graphic design staff and Central BD team to improve visual quality of proposals

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

* 6+ year's relevant Bid/Proposal Management experience
* 5+ years of proposal writing experience, business or technical writing/editing experience within professional services, financial services, engineering or oil & gas
* Previous responsibility for production of successful technical and financial proposals
* Strong business development, management, planning and leadership skills and a proven track record in winning work
* Understanding of commercial issues associated with submitting proposals
* Excellent project management skills including the ability to marshal resources, communicate and manage timelines and responsibilities
* Computer literate including Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and able to produce high-quality documents
* Familiarity with project financial statements and commercial terms and condition
* Strong English writing skills with attention to spelling and grammar.

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.