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, they are 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: With an ever-growing portfolio of sites under management, 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. This commitment has been recognised by Investors in People, who recently awarded them silver status.
- Fun and Engagement: They take fun seriously! From charity events and competitions to an annual team away day, there’s always something happening.
The Role
As Proposals Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire proposal lifecycle, from initial development to final submission. You will work 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 communications skills, keen to develop a career in Commercial Management and able to work on their own initiative.
Applicants may have previous commercial or client management experience but more importantly, will need to demonstrate that they are confident with a can-do attitude.
Experience working within the housebuilding sector or green services environment (grounds maintenance, arboriculture, landscaping & estates services) is preferable, however what is important is the willingness and ability to do the right thing.
What your day will look like:
- Managing all aspects of the quote, proposal and RFI development (Request for Information) for the assigned opportunities adhering to the agreed business wide proposal & pricing processes.
- Managing opportunities autonomously, establish clear timelines to meet client requirements, anticipate obstacles and provide solutions
- Reviewing RFPs (Request for Proposal)/Quotes to ensure full understanding of client requirements.
- Working with all Operations, Client Manager and others to compile proposal response.
- Ensuring timely delivery of assigned proposals to clients.
- Perform data entry into databases as appropriate.
- Managing client facing and senior management facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities.
- Identify and resolve issues around client enquiry requirements.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments
Key Skills
- Excellent communications 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 extends 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.
