Overview

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. The 'GWS | Local' business serves many single-asset and localised portfolio clients across the globe. We deliver locally led solutions powered by operational and service excellence, deep expertise in the self-delivery of technical and hard services, and the highest standards of client care.

The role of Bid Manager is exceptionally rewarding, and you will work across a broad range of interesting client sectors and internal CBRE stakeholders. The role is suited for someone who is passionate about quality, creativity, written words and seeing end results. You will have attention to detail and a flair for understanding and articulating solutions to client needs and challenges.

This role can be based in Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing skills and may already have bid management experience, or are looking to take the next step in your bid management career. Using your natural leadership skills to foster a strong team culture, you will drive up standards by working closely with Business Development Managers (BDM) and Business Unit Sales Coordinators (BUSC) to ensure differentiated, innovative and client focused proposals are delivered on time and to an exceptional standard. A blend of strategic, organisational, written and interpersonal skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

Attracting clients

• Guide and encourage Business Development Manager and Business Unit Sales Coordinator client research activity to support client cultivation
• Assist with preparation of materials for prospective client meetings and presentations
• Lead (or support) the coordination of Country/Divisional events by inputting into content, themes and materials
• Work with the Strategic Development Lead to support BDMs and BUSCs develop vertical markets

RFI and RFP process

• Ensure request for information (RFI) questionnaires are submitted to a high standard
• Work closely with the sales team to manage proposals from initiation to submission, including:
• Ensure bid tracker/responsibility matrix is created for every opportunity and team remains organised

Response planning and structuring

• Work with BDMs and BUSCs to develop win themes aligned to client needs
• Write bespoke bid responses and work closely with the BDM to produce compelling executive summaries
• Check and challenge BUSCs and BDM content, and contributions from others to ensure written responses clearly articulate differentiation and win themes
• Ensure final documents are of the highest quality through design, editing and proofreading
• Ensure the team are on track for post proposal activities, helping plan and prepare site visit, presentation and workshop materials
• Build and foster a BUSC community to create a team of high performing sales support, including holding weekly BUSC catch ups and workload prioritisation meetings
• Help BUSCs build confidence by coaching and development through writing and proposal training, and personal development planning
• Support BUSC recruitment, onboarding and succession planning

Knowledge and process

• Work in partnership with the Sales Director and Strategic Development Lead to embed and improve process and knowledge across the Country/Division
• Work closely with the team to ensure content library is continuously up to date with professional profiles, account profiles and case studies. Share content with the wider business
• Proactively stay up to date with CBRE, industry knowledge and innovations, sharing this information with your team and allowing this knowledge to filter into bid responses
• Maintain a consistent process with BDMS and BUSCs to ensure accurate Salesforce reporting

Networking and collaboration

• Build an internal network across the Bid Manager community to enhance knowledge, share best practice, and collectively benefit from shared insights
• Build relationships with operational leaders and support functions

The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing skills and may already have bid management experience, or are looking to take the next step in your bid management career. Using your natural leadership skills to foster a strong team culture, you will drive up standards by working closely with Business Development Managers (BDM) and Business Unit Sales Coordinators (BUSC) to ensure differentiated, innovative and client focused proposals are delivered on time and to an exceptional standard.

A blend of strategic, organisational, written and interpersonal skills are crucial for success.

For more information email or apply online now!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Strategic Management Services

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