The AA – Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Bid Manager role at The AA. Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid). Employment Type: Full time / Permanent. Application Closing Date: Friday 8 August 2025.
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again. For over 100 years, we’ve evolved to offer a range of products and services to millions of customers, from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our Bid Manager, you’ll play a key part in our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.
What you’ll be doing
* Taking ownership of the full bid process — from qualification and storyboarding to crafting compelling responses that meet customer requirements and deadlines.
* Managing customer tender portals with precision, ensuring our organisational details are accurate and up to date.
* Maintaining and enhancing our new business pipeline, partnering with sales and account teams to ensure visibility and accuracy for senior stakeholders.
* Coordinating supplier questionnaires, ensuring timely and complete submissions that support bid success.
* Leading the development of our bid knowledge bank, keeping content fresh, relevant, and ready to support winning proposals.
* Empowering commercial teams with high-quality tools and materials to showcase our product portfolio with confidence.
* Tracking and reporting bid outcomes, identifying trends and facilitating lessons learned to continuously improve our approach.
* Conducting competitive analysis, sharing insights that inform strategy and sharpen our edge in the market.
* Championing best practice in bid and tender methodology, using market intelligence to innovate and increase our win rate.
What you’ll need
Capability, Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrated ability to lead bids and proposals, ideally within an FCA-regulated environment.
* Proven experience managing projects or leading teams, preferably in a B2B setting.
* Understanding of governance principles and how to apply them throughout the bid process.
* Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
* Experience tracking and reporting on budgetary spend.
* Confidence in presenting complex business proposals to senior leadership.
* Experience working within structured corporate governance frameworks.
* Exposure to the automotive industry (Desirable).
* Membership of APMP or a formal qualification in bid writing (Desirable).
* Experience in managing direct reports (Desirable).
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme with car salary sacrifice options and healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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