Bid and Proposals Manager
HILTI GREAT BRITAIN LTD
Manchester, GB
Are you a passionate Bid and Proposal Manager with proven commercial experience including pricing, risk and negotiations on large projects and with a strong drive to outperform? Are you looking to make a real difference and impact from day one and take your career to the next level, with an award-winning employer? Here at Hilti GB we have a brand new position based from our Manchester HQ for a Bid and Proposal Manager to deliver high quality bids and proposals for large private and public sector project initiatives, to further strengthen our exciting expansion plans in Great Britain and beyond. In this new and exciting role, you will have the opportunity to help win and complete on some of the largest Construction projects in GB and Europe with prestigious customers in the industry, whilst having autonomy and influence, along with receiving world-class training and development to help you drive your career forward. Who is Hilti? Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. Hilti is very proud to be ranked as the UK's 19th best super large organisation to work for in the Great Place to Work survey. What does the role involve? Bid and Proposal Management: You will review tender documents, understand customer requirements, and develop winning proposal strategies, whilst influencing and leading cross functional teams, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Commercial Risk Management: You will identify and mitigate commercial risks, working closely with cross functions to assess and mitigate these risks. Contract Management: You will draft and negotiate contract terms, support commercial issues during contract execution phase. Commercial Support: You will provide strategic commercial advice during project acquisition, influence customer decisions, and lead internal discussions to boost our chances of winning deals. What do we offer? We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include: Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally) 6% employer pension contributions Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles 33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually Paid leave to work on charitable projects Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback Different ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hours Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all team WHAT YOU NEED IS: Essential: Proven in a comparable, large-scale Bid, Proposal, Tendering or Contract management role, managing bids through all phases on major accounts and projects. Strong experience managing commercial risk and pricing. Bachelors or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an accredited university or college. In depth knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, with strong customer facing experience in structuring and negotiating contracts. Strong financial and commercial acumen and risk management skills, with an in-depth understanding of business process management. Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams, with a strong team ethos. Desirable: Experience within a multinational environment and willingness for occasional business travel across Europe. Experience in energy or construction project management. Highly regulated industry experience, within construction in one of the following industries: Power, Nuclear, New Build, Engineering and/or EFW. Proficiency in other European language, in addition to fluency in English. WHO SHOULD APPLY? We have an excellent mix of people. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background. Click through the 'Apply Now' button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions the whole process should take around 90 seconds. Hilti is where your best belongs. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the contributions of all our team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or family status. APPLY NOW JBRP1_UKTJ