Bid Manager - FarehamIntroduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is a Bid Manager within the Saab Seaeye sales team designing and manufacturing world leading electric underwater robots. Key Responsibilities: You will lead the bid function in support of underwater robot sales.Supporting the external Sales team whilst reporting to the Head of Business Development and Sales.Managing all aspects related to proposals submitted by the company.Entrusted with managing and developing the bid process of the Saab Seaeye function.Manage proposals from the inception until contract signature and handover to the project team via defined processes. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: Creating and managing bid'sManaging internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlinesPreparing for, participating and capturing outcomes of sales governance (WB) processesAccurately capturing client requirementsOrganising and running kick-off and solution meetingsLiaising with all stakeholders to gather information and produce bid contentCollating documents to produce tenders compliant with the client bid processExcellent verbal communication skillsSubmitting bids, including via client procurement portalsPopulating PQQs/RFI's and ITT's with product and generic company informationAssisting with Product functional bid responsesTrack system budgets to ensure accuracy of projected margins and maintain positive cash flowImprove existing proposal templatesAble to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlinesPrevious experience in proposals, CTR and bid writing. Desirable skills : Understanding of ROV's and subsea market.Previous experience within a sales/commercial functionAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsDisplay an ability to challenge constructively By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.