Senior Bid Manager
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Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Dublin
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award‑winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do.
* UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
* 3700+ strong, £400m revenue business
* 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
* Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
* Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it is deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager with expertise in managing bids, solutioning, and strategic proposal development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, basic accounting knowledge, and a proven track record working in an IT Services environment.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-End Bid Management: Lead and oversee the bidding process from initiation to submission, ensuring high-quality and competitive proposals.
* Solutioning & Strategy: Collaborate with internal teams to design compelling solutions tailored to client requirements.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with sales, delivery, finance, and leadership teams to align bid strategy with business objectives.
* Market & Competitor Analysis: Conduct research to understand industry trends, competitive positioning, and pricing strategies.
* Proposal Writing & Documentation: Develop structured and persuasive bid proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.
* Financial & Commercial Acumen: Possess a solid understanding of commercial models, pricing strategies, basic accounting principles, and risk assessment in bid processes.
* Contract & Compliance Understanding: Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
* Negotiation & Client Engagement: Lead discussions with prospective clients, addressing their concerns and optimising bid success.
* Bid Review & Approval Process: Present bid strategies and solutions to senior management for validation and approval.
* Post-Bid Analysis: Conduct reviews to identify learnings for future bid.
* Extensive experience in bid management, with a strong focus on IT Services deals.
* Expertise in solution design and commercial modelling.
* Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
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