Assistant Bids Manager

Job Description

Assistant Bids ManagerProject and Development ManagementWhat this job involvesPitching is the primary responsibility of the Solutions Development Team. The team provides end to end solutions for a pursuit in partnership with the business based on processes, criteria and strategic priorities of the firm.Your role will also include supporting the regional sales strategy and growth of the business while working in partnership with the various business groups and sales leaders as required. In addition, you may also be asked to support the planning and carrying out of business development activities such as;

• Accompanying the Solutions Development Directors to networking events and prospective client meetings,
• Managing and tracking communication with prospects and clients, and
• Developing personal relationships that drive the business development strategies of the company, improve understanding of clients, and ultimately achieve the desired impact on return on investment.

Core SkillsetThe position calls for a solid foundation in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight timelines. This person will support the new business initiative through Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposals (RFP) responses, specifically leading major local bids with a fee value > USD 1m or a strategic development client, and take responsibility for the end-to-end management of bids, including planning activities. The role will also manage contributions from the business against bid objectives and to deadline.Detail Oriented You will ensure adherence to all bid processes and documentation, conduct formatting, proofreading and copy checking, identify bid / proposal process improvements and best practice and use knowledge of competition, processes, clients or sectors / domains to bring to light any risks or gaps in the response, solution.Research SavvyAs part of the regional team, you will be required to conduct regular market research and be responsible for actively contributing to the firm s knowledge management system. You will use knowledge of the competition, processes, clients or sectors / domains to bring to light any risks or gaps in the response, and solution.Sound like you To apply you need to be: Effective Communicator You will have exceptional project management, written and oral communication and presentation skills. The ability to absorb and translate broad concepts and ideas into clear and logical communications.Resilient Positive attitude and commitment and willingness to learn and collaborate. A flexible, resourceful and proactive individual who is able to produce results with minimal guidance and under tight deadlines. You will have the ability to work well under pressure and at high volume without compromising quality.QualificationsDegree, preferably in Marketing/Business Administration/ Communications/ Real EstateMinimum 5 years of experience within a professional services firm in a business development / marketing capacityWhat you can expect from usYou ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Keep your ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.Apply today! Required Skills:Bidding Process, Business Initiatives, End to End Management, New Businesses, Organizing, People Management, Planning Activities, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Strategy Development, TeamworkOptional Skills:JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For employees in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here .Jones Lang LaSalle ( JLL ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process including the online application and/or overall selection process you may email us at Accommodation.Requesam.jll.com . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.,

Keyskills :
end to end solutionsequal employment opportunitynew businessbid processesregional salessales strategymarket researchpeople managementselection processproject managementoral communicationaffirmative actionbusiness developmentknowledge manageme