Presales Bid Manager
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- End-to-End Bid Management: Lead and oversee the bidding process from initiation to submission, ensuring high-quality and competitive proposals.
- Solutioning & Strategy: Collaborate with internal teams to design compelling solutions tailored to client requirements.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with sales, delivery, finance, and leadership teams to align bid strategy with business objectives.
- Market & Competitor Analysis: Conduct research to understand industry trends, competitive positioning, and pricing strategies.
- Proposal Writing & Documentation: Develop structured and persuasive bid proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.
- Financial & Commercial Acumen: Possess a solid understanding of commercial models, pricing strategies, basic accounting principles, and risk assessment in bid processes.
- Contract & Compliance Understanding: Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements for BFSI sector deals.
- Negotiation & Client Engagement: Lead discussions with prospective clients, addressing their concerns and optimizing bid success.
- Bid Review & Approval Process: Present bid strategies and solutions to senior management for validation and approval.
- Post-Bid Analysis: Conduct reviews to identify learnings for future bid
- 8-10 years of experience in bid management, with a strong focus on BFSI deals.
- Expertise in solution design and commercial modeling.
- Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with financial principles, accounting basics, and risk analysis.
- Experience handling high-value, complex proposals with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in bid automation tools & proposal management software is a plus.
✅ Excellent problem-solving & decision-making skills
✅ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
✅ Strong leadership & stakeholder management abilitiesThis role is ideal for a dynamic bid professional passionate about driving strategic bids and securing high-value contractsAdditional InformationAt Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.