Bid Manager

PAM Group are rapidly expanding, we are looking for a BID Manager/Writer to join the Business Development Team to assist with growth within the Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Day One business and generate new business for the group. This role is a critical element of business development, creating compelling bids to maximise quality and technical scores during the competitive tender or sales process. The right candidate will have a natural drive to succeed, a winning mentality and able to self-manage prioritising work load to meet the deadlines of tender submissions.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Managing and writing new business tenders and proposals and liaising with clients throughout the tendering process. Engaging with internal departments and collating their input to create new material which is coherent, compelling and well-structured. Carrying out final document reviews. Ensuring the timely submission of tenders and other proposals. Managing the sales email inbox. Managing tender clarification questions and messages via tender portals. Maintaining an awareness of contracts due for tender and taking responsibility for acquiring pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documentation. Working alongside colleagues in the Business Development team to assist in the development and maintenance of a library of tender document templates which are to act as a reference point for all sales staff involved in the tendering process and to ensure a unified and consistent approach to proposals. Working alongside colleagues from OH and Wellbeing to support in the renewal of clients, as required. Support the sales process by dealing with inbound sales enquiries, over a specific value, generated via the company website and by telephone. Managing all sales activity using company CRM system

Skills, experience & qualifications

APMP desirable. Experience of working in B2B sales roles with a positive and can-do attitude. Experience of bid writing in the professional services sector. Experience of private sector tendering advantageous but not essential. Good communication skills with ability to engage at a senior level with corporate clients. Desire to establish one’s self in an established and successful company. Self-motivated with ability to work on one’s own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Experience within the occupational health & wellbeing sector would be advantageous but not essential. Good time management and organisational skills. Proven skills in producing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. A natural drive to succeed and a winning mentality. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft word and other Microsoft applications

Our Values & Benefits

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards
• Flexible Working Hours
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

At PAM we are passionate about people and delivering our Everyday Things That Matter Values and Behaviours to our customers and our colleagues. Our cultural philosophy is based on putting our people first, creating high performing teams who deliver great services for our clients.

We’re looking for driven and ambitious professionals to join our team, who are just as passionate about our philosophy and values as we are.

PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.