Bids and Pursuits Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is currently working in partnership with a reputable multinational organisation, which is looking to hire a Bids and Pursuits Manager for their office in Dubai. Our client is a leading firm, renowned for their expertise across diverse sectors and quality services provided to support major projects across the Middle East region.

The Bids and Pursuits Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the company’s business development efforts for the Middle East. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of bidding for new business opportunities and pursuing potential clients in collaboration with key stakeholders. This would involve conducting thorough research of target markets to identify areas of growth and develop intelligence to inform bid strategies. The Bids and Pursuits Manager will be at the forefront of proposal development, developing tailored proposals and presentations to effectively communicate the company’s value proposition and gain competitive advantage. Additionally, the role would involve aspects of project management, implementing best practices and tools to streamline the bid management process and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Additionally, the role would involve regular reviews of the outcomes of bid submissions to maintain compliance standards and collate valuable feedback to drive continuous improvement of the wider bids function.

Our client is looking to hire someone with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment, coupled with a strategic mindset and a keen understanding of market dynamics and client needs.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have prior experience of Bid/Pursuits Management working for a multinational firm within professional services or a global consultancy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of producing winning bids and strong project management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and coordinate across diverse teams.

Our client is looking to hire someone with excellent communication skills who has the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations, in addition to showcasing a desire to add value to the firm through upholding best bid practice standards.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.