Job Title: Bid Manager/Co-ordinator Location: Chelmsford Salary: £45,000-£50,000 Overview: The Bid Manager/Co-ordinator position involves working with various teams across the business to facilitate the successful completion of bids and proposals. This role supports the business’ growth by overseeing a portfolio of strategic bids across different product and market sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong administration and organisational skills, good Excel proficiency, and ideally come from a background in project/bid management. Responsibilities Assess customer requests for quotes, create bid plans, and lead bids through the entire process, from initial request to submission and follow-on negotiations. Coordinate with support functions to ensure proposals meet customer requirements, align with business needs, and comply with trade regulations. Manage costs, develop pricing models, and oversee proposal content. Hand over successfully submitted bids at contract review to the project manager. Maintain a comprehensive bid schedule and ensure all opportunities follow internal business processes. Collaborate with Sales and Business teams to understand requirements, gather costs, and prepare bid packages for Senior Leadership Team approval. Support the sales team with customer proposals and negotiations, while maintaining accurate order pipelines through regular reports and weekly review meetings. Assist with ad-hoc reporting to support the Business Director in achieving financial goals. Key Skills and Experience: Proficiency in project planning and scheduling, especially with Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across all organisational levels. Experience with SAP is beneficial. Prior experience in bid or project management and the ability to foster strong interdepartmental relationships are key. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the business through effective bid management and collaboration.