Tender Manager
Create proposals on behalf of companies to win new business contracts.
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What's it like to be a Tender Manager?
Tender Managers conduct research, perform risk assessments, develop strategies and write proposals to win new business for the organisation they work for. Tender Managers play an important role in increasing a company's revenue and are seen as a valuable resource in many industries, particularly in the construction industry.
Tasks and duties
- Identifying opportunities for tender proposals.
- Developing strategies to win new business.
- Conducting research and brainstorming key points to include in proposals.
- Writing and editing proposals.
- Performing risk assessments and addressing concerns of clients and company staff.
- Liaising with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Keeping track of all costs and managing budgets.
- Presenting compelling proposals.
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Want to explore jobs picked just for you?How to become a Tender Manager
You don’t need any formal qualifications to become a Tender Manager, however many organisations prefer candidates with a bachelor degree or certificate qualification in business or a related field. General industry experience or experience as a Tender Writer can greatly assist in gaining employment in this profession. You can also complete an online bid and tender training course.
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Latest Tender Manager reviews
5.0May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Tendering
The good things
Everyday is a new start, you learn about new companies, new projects, new suppliers, new products, new technologies. There so much to absorb in a day but it is very refreshing if you have insatiable d...
The challenges
You are mostly under time constraint. Pressure builds up as submission gets close. It is important that people above you, beside you and below you in the organisation are on a similar mental frequency...
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