MacAnders Luxembourg - IT Bid Manager - Microsoft

Our client is a leading provider of digital services and future-proof connectivity solutions, operating in the Benelux region and international markets. As a major economic player, they are committed to positively impacting society through sustainable and innovative digital solutions.
As a Bid Manager, you'll coordinate proposal development and manage service contracts within the Managed Services and Outsourcing/DataCenter hosting team. Your role involves orchestrating cross-departmental efforts to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals that meet client requirements and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development across Sales, technical, Finance, legal, and subcontractor teams to meet client needs and timelines.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of proposals, ensuring compliance and professional quality.
• Facilitate bid/no-bid decision-making processes.
• Coach proposal writers in persuasive writing techniques.
• Manage proposal templates, ensuring alignment with company branding.
• Edit technical content for clarity and compliance, enhancing readability without altering intent.
• Respond promptly and clearly to client inquiries or requests for clarification.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of all proposal documents.
• Track and report on proposal outcomes to assess business development performance.
• Maintain the business development document management system, including resumes, project descriptions, standard proposal sections, graphics, and photos.
• Negotiate and manage service contracts effectively.

Skills

• Proven experience in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposals within complex business environments.
• Skilled in organizing and leading proposal kick-off meetings, storyboarding sessions, and review meetings.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and effective presenting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and M365.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Team-oriented mindset with a track record of delivering client solutions and achieving goals.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to provide a clean criminal record upon successful application.

Why apply?

• Lead complex proposal processes in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success.