Bids Manager at Stone King leading bid processes and ensuring high-quality submissions. Collaborating with teams to support account growth, coaching presentations, and managing business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of bids and tenders, from initial scoping and qualification through content development, value proposition, and post-bid debrief, while partnering with fee earners to shape compelling bid strategies and craft winning propositions.
Collaborate with the Finance Team to develop and test pricing strategies.
Support account growth and relationship management initiatives.
Provide coaching and guidance to partners and fee earners on pitch and presentation delivery.
Coach teams ahead of pitch presentations.
Develop tools and resources to improve confidence and effectiveness in client-facing presentations.
Maintain and manage framework agreements (including bid promises documents), ensuring compliance and timely renewals.
Monitor opportunities within frameworks and advise on strategic participation.
Track and report on bid performance, win/loss ratios, and key trends.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve future bid success rates.
Assess and challenge bid/no-bid decisions using data, insight, and precedent from across the firm.
Capture and share deal data and learnings to support future bids.
Ensure all bids adhere to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain templates, processes, and best practice guidance for bid submissions.
Share best practice and lessons learned across the firm.
Directly manage the Business Development (BD) Executive.
Requirements
Proven experience managing bids under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Commercial awareness and understanding of legal market dynamics.
Ability to connect the dots across sectors, practices, and geographies to build compelling narratives.
Initiative and drive to improve processes and outcomes.
Confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches.
Understanding of how to influence decision-making effectively.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Flexibility in managing workload and supporting others.
A collaborative mindset and team-first attitude.
Familiarity with pricing models and commercial strategy.
Willingness to travel between offices as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
Familiarity with the legal sector and market trends.
Previous experience within professional services or legal sector.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Profit Share Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life assurance (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum
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