Bid Manager

Job Description Bid Manager High-Performance Sales EnvironmentLocation: Batley, West YorkshireFull-time | On-siteSome companies treat bids like paperwork.We dont.For us, every tender is a sales campaign. Every proposal is a chance to win. Every submission is an opportunity to outperform competitors who are still playing small.Were a growing international engineering and equipment business based in West Yorkshire, supplying specialist solutions to emergency services and industrial clients worldwide. Our products are trusted in critical environments where reliability, speed, and performance matter.And were looking for a Bid Manager who treats winning as the only acceptable outcome.The MissionYour job is simple to describe and hard to execute:Win more business.Youll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission ensuring every proposal is strategic, compelling, and built to win.Youll work at the intersection of sales, engineering, operations, and leadership, turning complex technical solutions into persuasive proposals that move buyers to say yes.No passengers. No box-ticking. Just disciplined execution.What Youll OwnLead the end-to-end bid and tender processQualify opportunities and decide which bids are worth pursuingBuild win strategies that position us ahead of competitorsCoordinate internal experts across sales, engineering, finance, and operationsWrite and structure clear, persuasive, high-impact proposalsManage deadlines and submissions with absolute precisionMaintain a library of winning content and bid intelligenceContinuously improve how we compete, position, and winWhat Great Looks LikeYoure not just organised. Youre commercially sharp.You understand that bids are part of the sales process, not an administrative exercise.You:Think like a sales strategistWrite with clarity and persuasionManage complexity without losing momentumHold people accountable to deadlinesThrive in fast-moving, high-expectation environmentsMost importantly, you hate losing deals we should have won.Experience That Helps37+ years in bid management, proposals, or tender managementExperience with public sector or framework tenders is valuableComfortable working with technical or engineering solutionsStrong project management and writing skillsProven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under pressureWhat Youll GetCompetitive salaryPerformance-related bonusPension scheme25+ days holidayThe opportunity to build and shape a high-performance bid functionWhy This Role MattersOur solutions support organisations operating in some of the most demanding environments in the world.Winning the right contracts doesnt just grow the business.It puts critical equipment in the hands of people who rely on it.Thats why we take bids seriously.If youre someone who brings discipline, urgency, and a relentless focus on winning, we want to hear from you.Apply with your CV and a short note explaining a bid you helped win and how you made the difference.

Created: 2026-03-14