About the role:
The role of Bid Manager is exceptionally rewarding, and you will work across a broad range of interesting client sectors and internal CBRE stakeholders. The role is suited for someone who is passionate about quality, creativity, written word and seeing end results. You will have attention to detail and a flair for understanding and articulating solutions to client needs and challenges. A blend of strategic, organizational, written and interpersonal skills is crucial for success.
The Bid Manager plays a vital role in driving the success of our organization by working in partnership with the Sales Director and Country/Division sales team to oversee the project management and governance of the sales process, particularly at the Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) stages. You may also be required to own and lead top pursuits.
You have exceptional writing skills and may already have bid management experience or are looking to take the next step in your bid management career. Using your natural leadership skills to foster a strong team culture, you will drive up standards up by working closely with Business Development Managers (BDM) and Business Unit Sales Coordinators (BUSC) to ensure differentiated, innovative and client focused proposals are delivered on time and to an exceptional standard.
A key responsibility of this role is to train and develop BUSC's, sharing your knowledge and skills to help them grow and succeed.
What you'll do:
Attracting clients
- Guide and encourage BDM and BUSC client research activity to support client cultivation
- Assist with preparation of materials for prospective client meetings and presentations
- Lead (or support) the coordination of Country/Divisional events by inputting into content, themes and materials
- Work with the Strategic Development Lead to support BDMs and BUSC's develop vertical markets.
RFI and RFP process
