Bid Manager – SaaS – Stellenbosch

Are you a master strategist with a flair for crafting winning proposals?

We're looking for a Bid Manager who thrives on turning client needs into value-driven solutions. In this role, your creativity, precision, and leadership will be instrumental in shaping digital solutions that make a difference.

As the Bid Manager, you will collaborate with the Business Development and Sales Teams, turning them into game-changing bids. From strategy to submission, you’ll lead the entire proposal process, ensuring every bid is tailored, compliant, and delivered on time. By coordinating with cross-departmental teams, you’ll craft technically sound, high-quality proposals that highlight the company’s strengths and value.

Our ideal candidate is a skilled project manager with razor-sharp analytical abilities and a talent for understanding client needs. You will conduct market research and your expertise in solution development sets you apart. Bonus points if you have experience in social impact, ICT4D, or working in a start-up environment.

If you’re ready to write proposals that win hearts and bids, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Preference will be given to EE candidates as our client champions diversity and inclusivity.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, business development, or related
• Proven project management skills and cross-functional team management

• Identify Opportunities: Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to uncover and evaluate new business prospects, aligning them with company objectives
• Craft Competitive Solutions: Develop tailored, value-driven proposals by assessing client needs and working closely with technical teams to ensure innovative and impactful solutions
• Lead Proposal Development: Oversee the entire proposal process from strategy to submission, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality deliverables
• Coordinate Information Gathering: Work with internal teams and external partners to collect necessary data, maintain templates, and ensure consistency across proposals
• Manage Technical Writing: Compile and refine content from Technology, Customer Delivery, and Sales teams to create accurate, impactful, and error-free proposals
• Conduct Client Needs Analysis: Interpret client requirements, conduct market research, and propose solutions that address their objectives while showcasing company strengths

• Analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication