Role Summary:
Responsible for managing the entire bid process, from coordinating bid opportunities to submitting final proposals. Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Business Development, Service Delivery, Advisory and Consultation, and Finance to develop winning bids that meet customer requirements and maximize profitability. Responsible for maintaining bid-related documentation and records.
Main Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate bid opportunities that align with SAFE's strategic goals and capabilities.
- Lead the bid process from start to finish, including coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with bid requirements.
- Develop and maintain bid-related documentation, including templates, standard responses, and pricing models.
- Research customer needs, preferences, and pain points to inform bid proposals.
- Collaborate with advisory, consultancy, finance, and Service delivery teams to develop customized proposals that meet customer requirements and differentiate SAFE from competitors.
- Manage the bid budget and ensure all costs are accounted for in the proposal.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans as needed.
- Ensure that all bid-related documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
- Maintain bid-related records and data to inform future bidding efforts.
- Provide regular updates on the status of bids to relevant stakeholders, including senior management and Sales teams.
- Conduct post-bid analysis to identify areas for improvement and inform future bidding efforts.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience.
Required Skills:
- Strong verbal & written communication skills in both English & Arabic.
- Microsoft Office and other relevant software/tools for proposal development and project management.