Job Title

Bid Executive - FTC Contract (9 months)

Job Description Summary

Cushman and Wakefield's Marketing and Communications division are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their in-house team as an Executive, supporting the team of Bid Managers, on a fixed term maternity contract for up to 9 months. The main purpose of the role is to assist the EMEA Bid Team in the project management and writing of first-class Bid/Pitch documentation - supporting the team to win new business and meet regional and corporate objectives.

Job Description

As a Bid Executive you will be responsible for the preparation of the quality aspects of pre-qualification questionnaires and tender submissions for a variety of clients. This will include: collating, co-ordinating, and reviewing information from others, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with tender requirements.

Core Responsibilities:
•    Co-ordinating the project management of the bid/pitch process, overseeing input from the various teams
•    Key focus will be liaising with internal and external clients in order to source the required information
•    Creating high quality client proposals including bid/pitch submissions, pre-qualification questionnaires, presentations, capability documents and approved list applications
•    Editing / re-writing boilerplate text bespoke to client requirements
•    Completing PQQ/EoI/ITTs with standard company information
•    Co-ordinating document design and layout for tender submissions and other documentation
•    Co-ordinating the standard information reference library, ensuring it is continually updated with current information.

Experience:

•    Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Bidding/Pitching desired
•    An understanding of professional service and/or the property industry preferred.
•    Ability to co-ordinate the bid/pitch process and effectively produce bids/pitches with multiple parties
•    Excellent communication skills, you will be dealing with internal and possibly external clients on a regular basis
•    Strong Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional Word and PowerPoint formatting skills and Excel numeracy with formula understanding
•    Adobe Design Package experience will have an advantage
•    Excellent presentation and influence skills
•    Keen attention to detail, with a focus on understanding client requirements
•    Capable of managing and working with diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications:
•    Strong command of both spoken and written English (mandatory);
•    Degree in a relevant discipline (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving in house team, working for an industry leading company that champions its employees growth and success.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”