Bid Manager (EMEA)

Job Description

Overview

Hyland is a leader in providing software solutions for managing content, processes and cases for organizations across the globe. For over 25 years, Hyland has enabled more than 20,000 organizations to digitalize their workplaces and fundamentally transform their operations. With several European office locations, including offices in London and Berlin, we are continuing to strengthen our position in the Content Services market in Europe. Named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, Hyland is widely known as a great company to work for and a great company to do business with.

To continue our success in the region, we are seeking a Bid Manager who will be responsible for developing bid proposals and tender responses for both direct and indirect channel engagements.

What can Hyland offer you?

• We’re proud of our culture and we take employee engagement seriously. By listening to employee feedback, we’re able to provide meaningful benefits and programs to our workforce.
• We value big thinkers and diverse perspectives that can help us shape the vision of the company.
• Hyland has a family oriented culture with a collaborative and flexible working environment.
• We invest heavily in research & development to foster a dynamic and innovative environment.
• New employees are provided with a professional onboarding experience and ongoing mentorship from experienced team members, including orientation and training at our headquarters in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the development of basic, moderate risk bid proposals and tenders, as necessary
• Read bids/proposals/proposals to understand technical, functional and business requirements; apply basic best practice knowledge to develop project plan
• Organize and lead initial key stakeholder meeting; collaborate, assign and distribute proper content to subject matter experts for completion
• Manage online collaboration site where all relevant documents are posted
• Update and track project status within CRM; keep all stakeholders informed of project status and related issues
• Create proposal content
• Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and in line with quality requirements
• Compile all responses; review, edit, and format final proposal content
• Coordinate proposal production process, including printing, binding, mailing, or electronic delivery
• Utilize and maintain sales knowledge base
• Maintain and update sample RFP (request for proposal) template
• Consistently provide input on how to improve internal efficiencies; grow knowledge and be aware of best practices and market trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• English language skills required
• Demonstrated success in developing proposals or similar experience
• Solid facilitation and project management skills
• Experience with RFP Management Software (RFPIO preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact
• Strong collaborative skills, applied successfully within team as well as with other areas
• Strong business and technology acumen
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact
• Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate and mobilize team members and business partners
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job