Chesterfield 01246 208301 | Sheffield 0114 399 3344 | Mansfield 01623 701570 | Email:info@inspireresourcing.co.uk
About the Role
Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a Bid Manager on behalf of our client in Mansfield.
As a Bid Manager in our Group Sales and Marketing team, you’ll play a crucial role in securing new business opportunities and driving company growth. This position requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and, ideally, an understanding of the marketing services industry. Working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for crafting compelling bid and proposal responses, managing deadlines, and ensuring all submissions meet the highest standards. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll create compelling, tailored responses that address client needs and align with company goals.
Key responsibilities
Bid management: lead the end-to-end bid process from qualification to submission and feedback .
Bid strategy: develop and execute winning bid strategies that align with marketing services proposition, client requirements and market trends.
Stakeholder collaboration: work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of a bid are addressed.
Response production: write, edit and proof compelling responses for a wide-ranging business audience, tailoring content as needed to the client, sector and service.
Resource management: manage bidding resources and timelines to ensure on-time and high-quality proposal submissions.
Market research: stay informed about key propositions and new service launches, along with UK marketing services and competitor developments to inform bid strategies.
Continuous improvement: maintain and enhance our Bid & Marketing library and continuously refine bid processes,
Reporting: Provide MI reporting on bid activity levels, results and resourcing .
Requirements
Qualifications and skills required
Proven experience in bid management, preferably within marketing services or other private-sector industries
Strong understanding of private and public sector procurement processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously to tight deadlines
Strong people skills with the ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
Familiarity with marketing technologies, including the use of AI in bids, digital marketing strategies, and industry best practices
Outstanding project management skills
Essential skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level
A proactive, deadline-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality work
Creative and innovative thinking
Ability to prioritise tasks and resources to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
Highly proficient in MS Office, including SharePoint and familiarity with bid management tools
Strong commercial awareness
Desirable skills
Qualified to degree/professional level.
Familiar with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications
APMP qualified
Knowledge of marketing and the marketing services sector
This position presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career for an outstanding individual who wants to work in a dynamic, expanding company and has experience in bid and proposal management.
This role is critical in driving business growth and strengthening market position in the UK marketing services sector. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented professional passionate about delivering winning proposals and contributing to success in a dynamic and competitive industry.