Job Title: Bid Manager – UK Market Entry for EasyGo
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Reports To: Chris Kelly – Director - Business Development
Job Overview: As our Bid Manager, you'll play a key role in growing our UK footprint by driving the end-to-end bid management process, including strategy development, coordination, submission, and client follow-up.
This role is essential for translating our value proposition into successful, winning proposals tailored to UK market standards and client needs.
Key Responsibilities: Bid Strategy and Planning Develop and implement a bid strategy tailored for the UK market.
Conduct market research to identify trends, client requirements, and competition.
Engage with cross-functional teams in ROI to understand the full scope of project needs and ensure alignment with bid strategy.
Lead the development and submission of high-quality tenders, from qualification to contract handover.
Manage the bid preparation process, ensuring all deadlines are met and submissions are compliant with client specifications.
Write and compile compelling, tailored responses that clearly convey the company's strengths and unique selling points.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and internal team members, to secure support and critical input for bids.
Act as the primary point of contact for tenders with clients, addressing any questions and providing clear, detailed responses.
Identify and assess potential risks associated with each tender, implementing strategies to mitigate these risks.
Ensure compliance with all legal, financial, and regulatory requirements for public and private tenders in the UK.
Develop and implement a framework for capturing tender feedback, both successful and unsuccessful, and apply learnings to enhance future tenders.
Some travel to the Republic of Ireland will be required from time to time.
Required Skills and Experience: Experience : Minimum 3–5 years of bid management experience, ideally in the EV, automotive, renewable energy, or technology sectors.
Knowledge : Understanding of the UK tendering process, public and private sector bidding, and the UK EV market landscape.
Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey technical concepts in clear, persuasive language.
Analytical Abilities : Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
Interpersonal Skills : Collaborative, with the ability to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive effective teamwork.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management, or a related field.
Advanced degrees or certifications in bid/proposal management (e.g., APMP) are a plus.
Package: £60 - £65k Pension Healthcare EAP Bonus