Bid Manager

About the position

The Bid Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) process. This involves coordinating with internal stakeholders across sales, finance, legal, and operations to deliver timely and compelling bids to customers.

The Ideal Candidate:

• ESSENTIAL: 3-5 years of freight forwarding experience
  
  
• ESSENTIAL: A minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in RFQ/Bid Management
  
  
• ESSENTIAL: Strong working knowledge across transport modes, operations, transit times, international trade routes, and pricing methodology (e.g., FCL, oversized cargo, AOG)
  
  
• Strong decision-making, leadership, and communication skills
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the RFQ/RFT process from pre-bid identification to post-bid debriefing
  
  
• Coordinate and manage all stakeholders involved in a bid, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality response
  
  
• Develop and implement a robust bid management strategy, proactively identifying opportunities in the pipeline
  
  
• Work closely with product teams on pricing, finance, legal, and sales to secure approvals for bids
  
  
• Utilize project management skills to ensure all bid components are completed and delivered on time
  
  
• Provide post-bid analysis and reporting on hit rates, trends, and opportunities for improvement
  
  

Applications from candidates without the required freight forwarding and bid management experience will be automatically disqualified.

Desired Skills:

• Analytical
• C
• Coordination
• Development
• Leadership
• Management
• Project Management

About The Employer:

A global leader in logistics and freight forwarding is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its commercial team. This is a pivotal role responsible for coordinating and submitting winning tender responses for a multinational client base. The successful candidate will bring strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to drive commercial success. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a platform to influence key business decisions.