Associate Bid Manager

3 weeks ago

united kingdom Nasstar Full time

WE’RE RECRUITING

As one of the UK’s fastest growing MSPs, we’re on the lookout for an Associate Bid Manager to work on high value complex bids within a range of sectors.


Location: Remote with adhoc travel in the UK

Salary: Competitive base + benefits

Job Type: Permanent


About Nasstar:

At Nasstar, we specialise in delivering transformational solutions. Our integrated suite of managed services delivers everything from cloud optimisation and application modernisation to networking and self-serve tools. With a consultative approach at our core, we modernise and manage technology to help our clients succeed in today’s business landscape.


With an impressive portfolio of customers, supporting the modern business is what we do, and we’re pretty good at it… if we do say so ourselves But delivering greater flexibility and improved efficiencies to our clients wouldn’t be possible without the right team on board.


Be sure to check out our customer success stories where you can learn more about the industry-leading clients we work with



The role:

As an Associate Bid Manager, you will proactively lead the background demand generation flows, and subsequently lead those converted to bidding opportunities as Category C bids, and/or support/manage categories B & A bids through orchestrated virtual pursuit teams, as part of the full, company-wide customer engagement process.


You will be supporting other activities as part of the introduction and use of AI in the BaU Bid production process.


The role starts once an opportunity has been identified, and extends through qualification, deal preparation and approval, through to submission, customer follow-up, contract signature and internal handover.


Responsibilities:

  • Support the bid team with creation of the holistic view in shaping the commercial and technical solution, customer requirements and supply chain to maximise the probability of success.
  • Support for the bid leadership in ensuring that the win strategy is understood/upheld.
  • Support management of pursuit teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving sales, pre-sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.
  • Using the BReTT process, identify and document required skill sets, engage all parties, and ensure all individuals understand their roles, responsibilities and timelines within the opportunity.
  • Lead (under guidance) Bid kick-offs under the BReTT process to orchestrate resourcing and other bid-specific functions across the team.
  • Participate in the review of the quality of contributor outputs and feedback on these as appropriate.
  • Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation.
  • Support engagement of internal & external third parties where required in the assembly of a bid response.
  • Working closely with the sales team and practices to customise content for individual proposals, ensuring responsiveness to customer needs and competitive positioning.


Essential skills:

  • Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks and ensure timely submissions without compromising quality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and some experience communicating with both internal and company stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and tools such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • Ability to continually learn and apply new skills, such as emerging industry standards, new bidding techniques, or advancements in technology.


Nice to have's:

  • Some experience in using various tools and platforms for bid management, such as AI (particularly ChatGPT/Microsoft), CRM, project management, collaboration, document management, etc..
  • Experience or familiarity with the tender process, including how to read and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and ITT’s .
  • Ability to analyse requirements within RFP/RFI/ITT documents and match them with the company's offerings/solutions.
  • Experience coordinating teams, resources, and stakeholders, both internally and externally, across different functions, locations, and time zones.
  • Some experience in coordinating bid-related activities, resources, and stakeholders, using accountability-driven project methodologies - both internally and externally, across different functions, locations, and time zones.


What you can expect from us:

At Nasstar, we know the importance of looking after our employees – after all, it’s the team that underpins our business

In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams, and a real opportunity to progress in your career with a forward-thinking organisation, our benefits package includes:

  • 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays)
  • Flexible working – it’s important to maintain a work/life balance, as such, we will consider any written request for flexible working
  • Virtual working – we practice what we preach and empower our people to work remotely
  • Top tech – Leading services and solutions aren’t just for our clients; we supply best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff too
  • 4x annual salary life assurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Retail discounts and other perks from major brands


Reasons to choose a career with Nasstar:

We recognise and understand the importance of creating a work environment that supports personal development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and go beyond what they thought was possible. With so many diverse roles across the company, an excellent Apprenticeship scheme, and several training and development programmes available, the opportunities for growth are endless.


Which career path will you choose?


Equal Opportunities:

Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success.


By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organizations worldwide.


Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life at Nasstar.

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