Bid Manager

IntroductionWelcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services.
With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive.
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OverviewGallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 53,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries.
We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way.
We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.As a Bid Manager at Gallagher, you'll be supporting the National Sales Bid Team in maximising our ability in winning new business and retaining existing accounts.
Working closely with brokers, subject matter experts, legal and compliance teams, human resources, marketing managers, and the national sales team, your primary role will be to coordinate and produce proposal documents, including but not limited to RFTs, RFPs, and SOCs.
This role demands the highest levels of attention to detail, an ability to thrive under pressure, and meet demanding deadlines.
In addition to bid management, you'll have the opportunity to engage in various projects alongside the team, including creative design, and other exciting initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesThe focus of this role is to deliver winning bids and drive Gallagher's sales initiatives:Oversee the complete bid lifecycle, from initial receipt to final submission and post-bid evaluation.
This includes formulating a strategic response plan, integrating inputs from diverse contributors, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, drafting non-technical proposal sections, facilitating reviews, identifying and addressing gaps in draft responses, and ensuring the submission is cohesive and aligns with our brand standardsUnderstand and execute Gallagher's Bid Win Strategy to ensure our bid responses incorporate key messages and winning themes that position us favourablyEnsuring that the content produced is of the highest quality, responds accurately and logically to the client's requirements, includes the appropriate level of detail, and remains consistent with style guidelinesManaging draft reports, proofreading and editing copyDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the client's requirements, tender compliance standards and deadlines to tailor responses effectively.Developing and maintaining the content library, which encompasses past bids, CVs, capability statements, testimonials, case studies, templates, and presentationsProactively communicating with key stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of information necessary to meet internal and external client deadlines and prioritiesDeveloping new materials or content as necessary to support our business development activitiesStriving for continuous improvement of the bid process to enhance efficiency and effectivenessSkills and Experience Required:A minimum of two-year relevant professional experience in supporting bid and business development activitiesIntermediate InDesign skills essential – must have the ability to produce proposals in InDesignMS Office skillsStrong editing, reviewing and proofing skillsExcellent visual communication skillsAbility to work well under pressure, with a strong flexible approach, work ethic and ability to meet deadlinesAble to influence, engage and build trust with othersMaintain discretion and confidentialityA tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline (preferred but not essential).Gallagher Benefits – we offer great benefits and career development opportunities including tuition assistance; career development and training to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks' Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 350+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company's growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary scarified superannuation options.
Apply now via our careers website, / or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ****** Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.
Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion.
We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices.
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.