Proposal Manager - International Markets, LHH

LHH

Location:

United Kingdom, Virtual/Home

Category:

Sales

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Proposal Manager role partners with sales, and other relevant teams, to protect their market-facing time by providing a highly effective proposal and bid support function, for UK, continental Europe, and occasionally APAC. You will support the sales teams by responding to qualified opportunities through the preparation of competitive proposals and RFPs. As well as supporting opportunities arising from our country-based sales teams. You will manage the end-to-end process, coordinating and writing content, and designing response documents aligned with the LHH brand. You will also support the presentation phase through pitch deck, team prep, and coaching. You will utilise the global bid process, promoting best practices with sellers. And, as a member of the global OM Team, you will take part in monthly development activities and contribute to our content refresh cycle and wider work in enabling the sales organisation.

Job Responsibility:

Project-manage proposals and RFPs through the discovery, proposal development, presentation and follow-up sales processes
Drive the opportunity response process, coordinating stakeholders and their inputs
Use project management techniques to manage timelines, consider risks and issues
Ensure qualification protocols are adhered to and that support is being provided to the right deals at the right time
Own the response document – including coordinating inputs from others, drawing on boilerplate content and writing fresh content where needed, aligning responses to agreed messaging/win themes, format and proofreading, manage the review and finalisation process
Support the process through to closure, including pitch support, auctions/BAFOs and all queries raised by the client
Track the results of opportunities supported, identifying areas for improvement in the service and with the sales teams
Contribute to the creation of sales resources, such as case studies
Contribute to the maintenance of the OMT content library (Loopio)

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of recent experience in a bid or proposal management role
Minimum 5 years’ overall business experience in Professional services or business services or HR technology
Track record winning in relevant bidding environments
Track record of content production inside and outside of bids
Track record of adding value with the highest level of sales professionals
Excellent writing and editing skills
Extensive experience using PPT effectively in producing well designed proposals and sales documents
Time / priority Management for managing multiple projects simultaneously
Effective use of online tools such as MS Teams, SalesForce
Analytical skills, being able to interpret data and use it effectively with impact
Comfort and flexibility to juggle several bids across time zones
Stakeholder management – ability to collaborate and influence at all levels
Ability to focus on the detail whilst not losing sight of the big picture
Ability to ensure that standards and processes are maintained
Resourcefulness, creativity, and intuitiveness
Ability to function well in a client focused and deadline-driven environment
Adept at distilling complex concepts into compelling visual information and sales messaging
Agile and has a sense of urgency
Able to work independently
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with Sales personnel

What we offer:

Growth opportunities within a HR Solutions global leader
We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives
Additional benefits including PTO, Paid Holidays, and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Proposal Manager - International Markets

LHH

Location: United Kingdom, Virtual/Home

Category: Sales

Contract Type: Not provided