Junior Bid Manager

Junior Bid ManagerLocation: Flexible Home Working (Travel to London/Salford occasionally)Salary:Up to £35,000As a Junior Bid Manager at Sodexo, you are a strategic thinker and a creative communicator.Your role is central to shaping compelling bids, working with a dynamic sales team, and ensuring standout client responses that drive our business forward.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.What youll do:Own and Coordinate the bid process from pursuit planning to tender response and handover to operations.Write tailored bid responses to a high standard, collaborating with stakeholders across functions.Develop winning strategies and value propositions with sales teams and subject matter experts (SMEs).Work closely with the SoCreative team to produce visually engaging and client-specific submissions.Maintain a high-quality bid library and manage administrative tasks such as client portals and governance.What you bring:A minimum of 3 years experience in bid management and APMP Foundation certification (desirable).Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.Excellent written English, creativity, and attention to detail.Proficiency in MS Word, Teams, and PowerPoint; knowledge of AI-driven tools is a plus.Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for producing market-leading outcomes.Desirable:Experience in target sectors such as Media, Tech, Finance, or FMCG.Knowledge of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), including Food, Soft FM, and Hard FM services.What We OfferWorking with our company is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater.Youll belong to a team that values you for who you are, act with purpose, and have an impact through your everyday actions. In addition, we offer:Flexible and dynamic work environment.Access to ongoing training and development programs.Countless opportunities to grow within the company.Full training supplied.Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.Maximum 10% bonus dependent on performance.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.Were a Disability Confident Leader employer.Were committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.