Bid and Sales Manager

Bid and Sales Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours
Interview & Start: ASAP, flexible for the right candidate

A forward-thinking engineering and technology business near Didcot is looking to appoint a Bid and Sales Manager to support their ongoing commercial growth. This role is ideal for someone with a blend of technical understanding, commercial acumen, and a passion for producing high-quality proposals.

As a recruitment partner to this organisation, we’re supporting them in securing a professional with strong bid management experience and the ability to shape compelling, commercially viable tenders.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  
  
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  
  
• Opportunity to work on innovative and technically exciting proposals
  
  
• Clear progression within a growing business in a future-focused industry
  
  

Bid and Sales Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including pricing approval, submission, and handover to delivery teams
  
  
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and technical leads to gather input and shape winning proposals
  
  
• Maintain and enhance bid documentation, templates, and content libraries
  
  
• Develop value propositions and ensure alignment with business strategy
  
  
• Act as account manager for select key clients, ensuring strong relationship management and repeat business
  
  
• Contribute to compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems
  
  

Bid and Sales Manager Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Business, or Science
  
  
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to convert technical content into clear, persuasive proposals
  
  
• Previous experience within Aviation, Space or Aerospace is ideal
  
  
• Experience coordinating and submitting bids within a technical or engineering environment
  
  
• Proficiency with CRM tools and documentation platforms
  
  
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 frameworks is an advantage
  
  

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