Nearly every industry as well as pubic sector organisations utilise individuals known as a bid manager to handle all activities associated with bid development, from beginning to end. This role is seen as a crucial element in an organisation’s success, since bidding is immensely competitive and there is rarely a runner-up
Responsibilities associated with this post include coordinating and scheduling all bid-related activities, preparing and delivering professional presentations of bid packages, as well as coordinating and mediating between customers, vendors, financial heads, sales managers and senior staff.
Successful applicants for this post should have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, management or law, and documented training in grant or proposal writing can be a key step ahead
Bid manager salaries in the United Kingdom start as low as £25,000 per year and extend well beyond £60,000 per year. Higher figures are typically associated with positions in IT and engineering or related fields.