We are hiring a confident Bid Manager to join our vibrant team at Sodexo in Perth.
Growing your career as a Full Time Bid Manager is a excellent opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, critical thinking and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Bid Manager at Sodexo today!

Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!

Job Description

We are looking for a Bid Manager to join our passionate Business Development Team on a 6-month (maternity leave coverage) contract.

The Bid Manager role supports the Work Winning Manager in the development and preparation of responses for tenders, proposals and EOIs and managing end-to end Bid management processes. This includes coordination of bid responses, project management of response requirements including stakeholder engagement and the project schedule.

This role is an integral part of the Business Development Team and is responsible for coordination and distribution of documentation in Tenders, ensuring stakeholders have the information required throughout the Bid Process whilst producing quality written responses and compliant bids within the deadline.

You will be responsible for actively managing the tender process for all bids, adding value and effective support to the sales team by leading all day to day bid activity, ensuring bid framework procedures and governance are followed to deliver a compliant, compelling bid, on time and ensuring bid documentation is of a high standard, is clear, appropriate to the project, and communicates the agreed win strategies and win themes.

Key accountabilities include:

- Create, publish and submit tender response documents in accordance with agreed timetables, collaborating where needed with all key SME’s and Stakeholders
- All client requirements including the bid submission are responded to within the required timeframes
- Maintain clear and regular communication with all stakeholders and close liaison with subject matter experts,



making sure they are briefed early and understand bid requirements/expectations
- Ensuring the defined bid framework tools and processes are followed by all bid team members throughout the bid
- Bid submissions are compliant with client requirements and are compelling, clearly articulating winning strategies, win themes and the Sodexo solution.
- Bids are well planned with responsibilities, expectations and timescales made clear to all stakeholders

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing bid processes
- Able to demonstrate the necessary personality and leadership skills to guide a diverse team successfully through the bid process.
- Able to build relationships with both internal departments and client representatives, and comfortable working at CEO/MD/Director level
- Proven ability to work under pressure to plan and deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within client-defined timeframes and to manage multi-workstream opportunities with many contributors.
- Awareness of market trends, particularly within the FM sector
- Strong evaluation skills to respond effectively to client requests
- Strong creative writing skills and ability to translate technical information into a clearly articulated and persuasive writing and craft a clear communicative message.
- Able to research, author, edit and challenge content
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
- A working knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Illustrator would be desirable.
- Experience in using SharePoint to support bid management processes and document management
- Knowledge and experience of bid management methodology and project management




- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management/prioritisation skills and the ability to work within deadlines.
- Self-confident, diplomatic but firm under pressure
- Proven and demonstrable Project management and coordination skills.
- A flexible approach to the working week to accommodate the peaks and troughs of the bid lifecycle
- Self-Motivated to work within a high performing team environment.

Qualifications

- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or similar field) – highly desirable

Additional Information

Why choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.
We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.
We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!

Benefits of working as a Bid Manager in Perth:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary

📌 Bid Manager - Immediate Start (Perth)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Perth