Account Manager in Leeds

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 3 months with potential to extend

Location: Open to Leeds or London based candidates.

This is a hybrid role, the team works in-office 2-3 days per week and remotely the rest of the time.

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking an Account Manager to be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality bid responses to secure new business opportunities.

Working as part of an internal agency, this role involves close collaboration with the global marketing team and various internal stakeholders to ensure the alignment of bid strategies with company's broader objectives.

What you will do:

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial opportunity identification to submission and post-tender activities.
• Work with subject matter experts to create compelling and tailored content for bid submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements and the company’s standards.
• Coordinate with various teams including marketing, legal, finance, and operations to gather necessary information and resources for bid proposals.
• Engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop bid strategies and gain approvals.
• Ensure all bid documents are accurate, professionally presented, and delivered within deadlines.
• Analyze bid successes and failures to identify areas for improvement in the bid process and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in bid management, within a professional services and/or agency environment.
• Strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of bid processes and best practices, familiarity with the creative and marketing industries is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and the ability to anticipate needs and potential challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions and approaches.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.

Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.