Bid Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bid Manager to join our fantastic team in WTW - GB Retail. As a Bid Manager, you will be responsible for leading the bid management process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, winning proposals to potential clients. You will manage and develop bids in response to offensive or defensive RFPs from prospects and customers including attending client meetings, developing our key messaging around winning and defending accounts, designing and driving our approach to client/prospect presentations, co-ordinating the team and managing contributions from all stakeholders. Aside from bid management duties, this role provides chances to evolve into a trusted advisor in project management, engaging directly with key internal stakeholders, clients and prospects. Although based in London, this role is national and the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to lead projects across the UK working with other geographies as and when necessary. Previous experience of working in the insurance sector would be an advantage and proficiency with software packages including MS Word, XL and PowerPoint is essential. What you'll bring • Previous experience within the insurance sector is highly advantageous • In-depth understanding of insurance products, market trends, and competitor landscape within the brokerage sector. • High level Competency on all key MS applications including Word, XL & PowerPoint - knowledge of specialist design software or Artificial Intelligence software an advantage • Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and achieving common objectives • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner. • To be willing to work as part of a team but have the self-discipline to work on own initiative • Good organisational skills - ability to work to deadlines and to manage other people • Good interpersonal and people skills • A proactive and can-do approach • The ability to multi-task, handle pressure and switch from one project to another • The ability to appropriately challenge others and to think creatively