Global Bid Manager (London, GB, E14 9SH) bei ISS World

As a global leader in facilities services, we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

Location: Remote

Language: English (fluent, professional)

Main purpose of the position:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Global Bid Manager to join our Global Client Solutions and Bid Management team. As a Global Bid Manager, you will play a critical role in driving our business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process for international projects. To be successful, you will be responsible for high quality written tender material for our most strategic bids. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyse bid requirements, and create winning proposals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for winning, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead the bid management process for global opportunities, from initial qualification to submission, in line with the company’s best practice procedures and management processes
• Follow and ensure best practice bid writing techniques to create compelling tenders and sales presentations
• Coordinate quality reviews in line with the bid process and ensure tenders and executive summaries are customer focused and benefits led
• Participate in strategic planning that includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, developing win strategies and value propositions
• Collaborate with sales, technical, legal, and finance teams to develop compelling bid strategies and bespoke high-quality bids
• Play an active role in managing and maintaining our content libraries and bid process framework
• Maintain bid/customer information through the CRM system.

Who you’ll work with:

• You will be working part of a closely-knit team of solutions and pricing leads, subject matter experts and commercial professionals across the globe.

Key qualifications:

• Degree educated or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of bid management experience, preferably in a global context leading $30m+ bid opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• APMP or similar certification is preferred but not essential
• Experience in project management, editing, formatting, preparing presentations and writing proposals
• Strong MS Office skills (particularly MS Word and PowerPoint)

Personal skills you excel:

• Excellent communication skills
• Team driven with an ability to multi-task
• Capable project manager and organiser able to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work with large, complex teams with a winning attitude
• Ability to challenge colleagues and ensure appropriate responses are secured from the Subject Matter Experts
• High level of attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure are essential for this role

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

How you’ll apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting a cover letter, CV and other relevant documents for the position you are applying for. We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. 

ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves.

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