Bid Manager

Salary/Rate:£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Liverpool
County:Merseyside
Sector:Technology & IT
Job ref:JN -032025-83393_1741781163
Post Date:12. 03. 2025
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About the Role

Company Overview

Cobalt is once again delighted to be supporting a well-respected Facilities Management and Project Management Software provider. Due to the business's ambitious growth plans over the course of the next 2 years, where they will be partnering with large-scale retailers and government entities, they are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Bid Manager to help the business achieve its lofty ambitions.

Role Responsibilities

  • Monitor tender alerts, manage bid portals, and ensure timely responses.
  • Lead bid/no-bid discussions, review contracts, and refine bid processes.
  • Develop clear bid project plans with defined responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Maintain the bid library, draft initial responses using AI tools, and ensure quality control.
  • Collaborate with product teams for technical content and marketing for strong visual responses.
  • Oversee bid reviews, ensuring alignment with company standards and contract terms.
  • Ensure all technical responses are reviewed by the Solutions Director for sign off.
  • To review all tenders holistically before they go to the Sales & Marketing Director for sign off and scored against the marking system where relevant.

Role Requirements

  • 5+ years in bid management (public & private sector), including 2+ years in SaaS/software bids.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and enforce deadlines.
  • Experience drafting bid content and utilising AI (e.g., AutoGen) for content generation.
  • Proficiency in M365 (Teams), tender portals, procurement tools, and CRM systems.
  • Able to work solo within a sales & marketing-supported environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to craft compelling proposals.
  • Able to navigate bid challenges and adjust strategies in a fast-paced SaaS market.
  • Self-starter with a meticulous approach to bid accuracy.

If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more then please send a copy of your most up-to-date CV.

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