Bid Manager

Bid Manager Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Develop an understanding of a client’s / prospect’s business, including facilitating and participating in internal pre-tender strategy meetings Identify Aon’s differentiators / key messages and ensure these are reflected in the proposal / bid response, which may include responsibility for writing sections of the report Coordinate, and challenge where appropriate, the technical insurance and risk financing inputs of the team Produce project plans and prioritise activities and follow up to ensure deadlines are met Create/edit the proposal or pitch (Word or PowerPoint), including any corresponding diagrams, tables, imagery, etc, working with the team’s Graphic Designers where applicable to ensure the look and feel of all documentation/outputs are of a high quality and stand out from the competition Facilitate communication between all parties involved in the bid, ensuring the team understands the agreed strategy and sense of direction in line with the client’s / prospect’s objectives Be personally accountable for meeting all timescales and deadlines with regards the delivery of bid documentation including reports, presentations and handouts/other material Facilitate presentation rehearsals and provide feedback and coaching to the presenters This is a majority internal facing role, managing senior stakeholders such as Specialty leaders or country CEOs whilst driving results Skills and experience that will lead to success 5+ years professional work experience in insurance, ideally in client service, sales or bid management University degree and/ or a professional qualification (preferably Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field) from a renowned university Solid project management skills and organisational skills, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility Experience in the development of custom strategic content (leveraging strategic messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. #Aon #LifeAtAon #BidManagement 2577911 Bid Manager Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Develop an understanding of a client’s / prospect’s business, including facilitating and participating in internal pre-tender strategy meetings Identify Aon’s differentiators / key messages and ensure these are reflected in the proposal / bid response, which may include responsibility for writing sections of the report Coordinate, and challenge where appropriate, the technical insurance and risk financing inputs of the team Produce project plans and prioritise activities and follow up to ensure deadlines are met Create/edit the proposal or pitch (Word or PowerPoint), including any corresponding diagrams, tables, imagery, etc, working with the team’s Graphic Designers where applicable to ensure the look and feel of all documentation/outputs are of a high quality and stand out from the competition Facilitate communication between all parties involved in the bid, ensuring the team understands the agreed strategy and sense of direction in line with the client’s / prospect’s objectives Be personally accountable for meeting all timescales and deadlines with regards the delivery of bid documentation including reports, presentations and handouts/other material Facilitate presentation rehearsals and provide feedback and coaching to the presenters This is a majority internal facing role, managing senior stakeholders such as Specialty leaders or country CEOs whilst driving results Skills and experience that will lead to success 5+ years professional work experience in insurance, ideally in client service, sales or bid management University degree and/ or a professional qualification (preferably Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field) from a renowned university Solid project management skills and organisational skills, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility Experience in the development of custom strategic content (leveraging strategic messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. #Aon #LifeAtAon #BidManagement