Bid Manager

Job Title:
Bid Manager

Location:
Lyon, France

Who are we recruiting for?
A dynamic and innovative SaaS organisation that is a recognised market leader in procurement performance management and spend analytics. With a collaborative, award-winning culture, this vibrant company is dedicated to improving the way procurement teams deliver value while having fun in the process.

What will you be doing?
As a Bid Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving business development and revenue growth. In this global role, you will:

• Oversee end-to-end management of RFI/RFP processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality proposals tailored to client needs.
• Develop unique, creative, and compelling bid content that communicates the company’s strong value propositions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and subject matter experts to deliver assured responses aligned with business objectives.
• Research market trends and competitors to craft improved proposal strategies.
• Take ownership of bid processes, introducing process improvements to ensure success.
• Maintain a vibrant and refreshed database of RFX questions, ensuring content is accurate and competitive.
• Engage directly with prospects to clarify requirements, build strong relationships, and gather actionable feedback.
• Support the sales and partnerships teams with strategic and administrative tasks, enabling motivated and successful operations.

Are you the ideal candidate?
To excel in this role, you should be:

• Qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experienced in RFX management with a strong track record targeting Fortune 500 companies in a B2B SaaS environment.
• A creative, assured communicator with excellent English written and verbal skills (additional languages like French, German, or Dutch are a plus).
• Determined and focused, with strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Motivated by technology, with a software background or the ability to learn tools quickly.
• Passionate about procurement, sales, marketing, and data analytics.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to join an award-winning, fast-growing organisation with a strong client base of global market leaders.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements tailored to your lifestyle.
• A vibrant and supportive company culture that values creativity, individuality, and bold ideas.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Interaction with a multicultural and inspired team dedicated to success.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.