Bid and Tender Manager

Role: Bid and Tender Manager Sector: 3PL Contract Logistics Location: Swadlincote/UK - Can be based anywhere across the UK with travel to the midlands, flexible working available Package: £60,000-£75,000 + £5k Car / Allowance, Bonus & Package The Company Loom Talent have been engaged by an established Global 3PL provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service and innovative warehousing and transport solutions across the UK. The role - Tender Manager * Manage strategic tender opportunities from initial qualification through to final submission and contract award. * Develop effective bid strategies that respond to customer requirements and position the organisation strongly against competitors. * Work collaboratively with commercial, operational and solutions teams to develop tailored and commercially viable customer solutions. * Lead and coordinate internal stakeholders throughout the tender process, ensuring clear responsibilities, deadlines and effective communication. * Oversee the preparation of high-quality written proposals, presentations and supporting tender documentation. * Identify key customer requirements and translate these into clear, compelling and commercially focused responses. * Review and challenge operational and commercial proposals to ensure solutions are both competitive and capable of delivering strong business outcomes. * Work with relevant teams to develop and validate pricing, costing and commercial assumptions within tender submissions. * Support customer meetings and presentations, confidently communicating proposed solutions and responding to customer requirements. * Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring submissions are delivered accurately, professionally and within agreed timescales. * Build strong working relationships across the wider business and contribute to improving tender processes, quality and overall bid performance. * Maintain a strong understanding of customer needs, market conditions and competitor positioning to help maximise the likelihood of successful outcomes. The Candidate * Ideally a strong background in bid/tender management within 3PL contract logistics * Good understanding of warehouse operations * Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of costing and pricing models * Previously managed high value tender processes * Ability to develop clear and compelling customer propositions that demonstrate value and differentiate the organisation from competitors. * Highly articulate, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and commercially compelling content. * Strong attention to detail and a high standard of written communication. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. * Experience with recognised bid management methodologies or frameworks would be advantageous, although formal certification is not essential. The Package * Salary - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum * Company Car / Car Allowance (£5,000). * 10% Company Bonus Scheme. * 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. * Pension Contributions. * Private Health Care. * Annual Salary Life Assurance. * Plus additional company benefits. Apply If you're an experienced Tender Manager looking for the opportunity to take ownership of complex tender opportunities, work with a range of internal stakeholders and play a key role in securing new business, this could be an opportunity for you. JBRP1_UKTJ