Bid Manager overseeing bid processes for TELUS Health's Retirement and Benefits Solutions team. Project managing bids and collaborating across departments to ensure successful submissions with a strong focus on client engagement.
Responsibilities
Project manage the end-to-end bid process, setting a timeline with realistic deadlines to ensure on-time submission of a compliant and compelling bid
Work with Sales Lead to ensure development of clear and compelling win strategy, ensuring win themes are woven throughout proposal and meeting materials
Organize and host relevant meetings and provide minutes, including next steps and follow-ups, to all stakeholders involved
Manage virtual bid teams and coordinate work between key solution requirements stakeholders, including input from key team members (e.g., sales, client success, marketing, business, product, finance, delivery, implementation, legal, IT/security, etc.)
Contribute to written proposal regarding content and presentation, including research and communication with subject matter experts as needed
Follow up with relevant stakeholders regarding key information (proposed project team names, references, requirements, other items as required)
Respond to internal stakeholders’ questions/queries regarding the bid process and specific opportunity
Ensure pricing is complete so that approval can be provided by appropriate Leaders
Resolve issues/risks encountered throughout bid process
Ensure proposal bids are delivered per compliance guidelines and established timeline
Ensure proposal gaps are identified and addressed in a timely manner
Coordinate team and materials for all follow-ups, presentations, best and final offers, and contracting required as part of the bid process
Drive continuous improvement, including gathering and sharing feedback from post-bid reviews
Assist in identification of market trends
Requirements
Bilingual proficiency in English and French (written and spoken) is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Writing/Creative Writing, English, or industry-related field is preferred
3+ years related work experience in Bid Management/Proposal Writing, ideally within the Benefits Administration industry is preferred
Work experience in pension, defined contribution, and health and welfare administration industry is preferred
Excellent communication (written and spoken), organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects to successful completion
Demonstrated ability to be a leader and an agent of change
Demonstrated ability to manage risk, negotiate, and manage conflict
Creative and innovative thinking
Attention to detail
Reliable, consistent, flexible, and adaptable
Problem-solving skills
Relationship-building and influencing skills
Teamworking skills
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures
Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
Generous company matched pension
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
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