APAC Pursuits Manager

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.Role: APAC Pursuits Manager / Bids ManagerLocation: Manila, PhilippinesAbout the role:We are looking for a strong, highly motivated Bids Manager to manage the operational sales process for new business opportunities at OLIVER. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the RFIs, RFPs and presentation development processes, alongside the new business team. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders of various levels of seniority to drive the project plan to execute high-quality, winning documents on time and to the specifications of our prospects and clients.What you will be doing:

Creating, enforcing, and publishing new business project plans, RACI's and timelines when responding to RFIs, RFPs and presentations to prospective clients
Working directly with sales leaders, solution leads, delivery teams, strategy, marketing, finance, legal, and creative teams to deliver new business opportunities
Managing the production of RFPs & presentation process from kick-off to submission, including scheduling team meetings, check-ins, follow-ups
Helping engage resources throughout the business of all levels
Gathering appropriate content for proposal use and helping to maintain repository of RFP responses and reusable content
Recording and managing pitch budgets and cost estimates
Conducting wash ups for every pitch and sharing learnings
Other duties as needed

What you need to be great in this role:

Minimum 5 years of project management experience
Experience working in digital marketing, media or ad-tech industries
Experience with RFPs and their general sales cycle preferable
Working in a sales ecosystem for a marketing firm is a strong plus
Ability to manage upward confidently and with authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellence in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Microsoft Teams
Proficiency with Salesforce a strong plus
Proficiency with Project management tools and concepts
Strong editorial skills a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a time pressured environment, and thrives on overcoming challenges.
Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical.

Req ID: 16586#LI-DB1 #LI-HybridOur values shape everything we do:Be Ambitious to succeedBe Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possibleBe Inspirational to do groundbreaking workBe always learning and listening to understandBe Results-focused to exceed expectationsBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsOLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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