Bid Manager

Bid Manager

At CPL we are delighted to share we are seeking an experienced Bid Manager on a Permanent contract in Dublin City with a hybrid model. This Bid Manager will focus on Irish public sector tenders, you will work in collaboration with Cpl’s senior sales and internal business partners across all pillars of the organisation to develop compelling proposals that meet our clients’ needs and differentiate us from competitors.

Day to day:

·      Identify and coordinate new business opportunities through all relevant online tender portals.

·      Analyse bid request documents to identify key content requirements.

·      Work with key stakeholders to regularly review market opportunities relative to our existing proposal portfolio.

·      Communicate and collaborate with relevant internal staff throughout the tender and proposal process.

·      Collaborate with the legal team to review contractual terms and conditions in tenders.

·      Work with relevant stakeholders to prepare, craft, and edit high-quality professional proposal submissions that are on brand while ensuring alignment with client requirements and showcasing our expertise and value proposition.

·      Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the bid process.

·      Create and develop new frequently requested content/copy, case studies, etc.

·      Categorise and update our central database of bids/tender’s information and ensure all bid activity is recorded on CRM (Salesforce).

·      Produce proposal-related internal communications. Share trends/insights and activity updates. 

Requirements:

·      3 years + in managing bids and tenders, , preferably with a focus on public sector opportunities.

·      Strong knowledge of Irish public procurement frameworks, including OGP and eTenders platforms.

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive tender responses.

·      Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

·      Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.

·      High level of proficiency with MS Suite.

·      Working knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) would be beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided.

·      Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to identify key opportunities in complex tender environments is desirable.

For further information please contact Keely Parsons on [email protected] or call 01 895 5779

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