Proposals Manager
Are you a motivated individual with a passion for the environment and driving business success? Our client has a fantastic opportunity for you! Our client is a leader in open space management, seeking a dedicated and driven Proposals Manager to join their team.
Our Client
Leading Innovators: Our client is a leading Open Space Management Company delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.
Professional Team: They support many top residential housebuilders to create and maintain expertly managed open spaces for the benefit of the local community and the wildlife they support.
Customer Service Focused: Their customer service-led approach is what sets them apart.
Vision for Improvement: Their vision is to continually review, monitor, and improve the way they care for the open spaces they manage.
Great Place to Work: They pride themselves on being a great place to work, valuing the individuals that make up their organisation, recently awarded silver status by Investors in People.
Fun and Engagement: They take fun seriously, with charity events and competitions to an annual team away day.
The Role
As Proposals Manager, you will manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from initial development to final submission, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to create tailored proposals that align with client needs and company objectives.
The Person
The right candidate will be personable, willing to work as a member of a hard-working team, smart in appearance with a professional manner and good communication skills, keen to develop a career in Commercial Management, and able to work on their own initiative. Previous commercial or client management experience is preferred, but a confident, can-do attitude is essential.
Experience in the housebuilding sector or green services environment (grounds maintenance, arboriculture, landscaping & estates services) is preferable, but willingness and ability to do the right thing is most important.
What your day will look like:
Managing all aspects of quote, proposal, and RFI development for assigned opportunities, adhering to the agreed business-wide proposal & pricing processes.
Managing opportunities autonomously, establishing clear timelines to meet client requirements, anticipating obstacles, and providing solutions.
Reviewing RFPs/Quotes to ensure full understanding of client requirements.
Working with Operations, Client Managers, and others to compile proposal responses.
Ensuring timely delivery of assigned proposals to clients.
Performing data entry into databases as appropriate.
Managing client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities.
Identifying and resolving issues around client enquiry requirements.
Maintaining appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments.
Key Skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient with all Microsoft Office and IT equipment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet agreed deadlines.
Highly motivated, reliable, with the commitment to complete activities.
Ability to prioritise your own workload.
Benefits
Company Pension
25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
An additional day holiday for every year of service
A day off for your Birthday
Employee Assistance Programme
The Opportunity
Be part of a company that values its team members and contributes positively to the community and environment. The benefits of being part of a small team extend well beyond the flexibility and variety you will get each day and the opportunity for you to reach your potential.
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Please hit apply now and upload your CV.
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