Bid Manager

EOS•Austin, TX

5d•$90,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bid Manager. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the development of high-quality, compelling proposals that align with business objectives and client requirements. The Bid Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders across sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, and project management teams to develop winning strategies and ensure seamless execution. The role involves managing risk, tracking performance against KPIs, and driving continuous improvement through post-bid analysis. By maintaining strict deadlines, coordinating client presentations, and ensuring compliance with internal governance, the Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities and driving the growth of EOS IT Solutions.

Requirements

Administration experience, document production in particular
Excellent written communication skills, specifically the use of grammar, punctuation, spelling & vocabulary, and presentation of text
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to edit and review documents under pressure
A disciplined, well organized and structured approach to managing bids and tenders as projects
The ability to meet absolute deadlines and effectively manage a large, varied workload

Nice To Haves

Best practice bid management tools/methodologies - Preferred
Bachelor's and/or Certifications in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Management, Project Management or Finance - Preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end bid process
Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and project management / delivery.
Work with the Sales lead to develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling
Help to manage and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues
Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all products / services are included in the final price to the customer
Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process
Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation (such as providing guidance around the executive summary)
Manage the bid budget and monitor and report on overall performance against KPIs. (where weighting/scoring is in play)
Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process, including all internal governance, while taking the initiative in setting realistic deadlines
Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids
Co-ordinate and plan all client presentations required as part of the bid submission
Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers