Commercial Bid Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Bid Manager to join our Social Sector Contracts Team at Howdens Joinery. This is a brand new, permanent and full-time position based in the office with some home working.

As a Commercial Bid Manager, you will be responsible for producing high-quality compliant submissions that meet or exceed clients' requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Compiling and creating bespoke bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the Contract Social Sector team
  • Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ's), Invitation to tender (ITT's) and case studies
  • Articulating win themes in a way to meet or exceed clients' requirements
  • Managing the overall submission and re-tender of frameworks
  • Working with stakeholders across the Social Sector Contract team
  • Providing support to the business development function as needed in line with business strategy and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects
  • Identifying and re-working existing pre-written content where relevant
  • Obtaining, reviewing and editing information received from subject matter experts
  • Managing deadlines to ensure they are met

Requirements:

  • Previous experience of responding to tenders and bid writing
  • Proven ability in planning, compiling and delivering compliant bids
  • Experience of working in a busy multi-activity level environment
  • Experience of writing bespoke bid responses to tenders
  • Experience of building relationships at all levels with a collaborative approach
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Meticulous and detail-oriented with a conscientious approach
  • Self-motivated and highly organised
  • Experience and communication skills to be able to build relationships at all levels

What we can offer:

  • Competitive salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Excellent pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Free onsite car parking when working in the office
  • Staff Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. Our sales reached over £2bn last year, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.



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