Bid Manager

Due to business growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team within the Sales division.

The role requires someone who is confident in writing, reviewing and editing sales and marketing content, working with the design team to produce written bid responses and presentation collateral in line with deadlines. Working collaboratively with a wide-ranging mix of teams and colleagues across the business to deliver effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sales activities to ensure smooth department operations.
• Support the bid process and tender development.
• Articulate our business strategy professionally and timely.
• Assist in developing sales proposal structures.
• Coordinate bid documents and design processes.
• Manage sales activities for tenders and events, maintaining strong relationships with Head Office and client sites.
• Handle administrative tasks, including diary management and stock tracking.

Skills & Experience:

• Experienced in sales or bid coordination, preferably in contract catering, facilities management, or a related industry.
• Proficient in creating high-quality tender proposals and managing diverse teams.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and flexible with working hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Adobe Suite; familiar with database management.

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!