Bid Manager

Ready to lead winning bids and shape business growth?

We’re on the hunt for a seasoned Bid Manager to join our fast-paced, ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you’ll take charge of high-impact tender responses that drive success across diverse markets. From strategy to submission, you’ll own the end-to-end bid process—crafting compelling, compliant proposals that win new business and strengthen client relationships.

You’ll need flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities, and travel will be required to attend team meetings or support bid activity. If you thrive under pressure, love a challenge, and know how to make every bid count, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a competitive salary which will be discussed during telephone interview, along with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead End-to-End Bid Management: Oversee the full bid lifecycle from planning to submission, ensuring timelines are realistic and achieved
• Develop Winning Proposals: Create persuasive, customer-focused responses and presentations that clearly communicate value propositions
• Drive Win Strategies: Collaborate with Sales and stakeholders to define and embed win themes, supported by market and competitor insights
• Engage and Coordinate Teams: Manage virtual bid teams across multiple functions, gathering accurate input from subject matter experts
• Ensure Compliance and Governance: Maintain adherence to internal processes, risk management, and customer specifications throughout the bid
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-bid reviews, update the bid library with reusable content, and implement lessons learned to enhance future success

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven bid management experience preferably within logistics, supply chain, or related sectors.
• Proven success creating compelling customer propositions, preferably within a logistics (3PL) environment
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for adept engagement with stakeholders at all levels.  Advanced user of MS Office particularly Word and PowerPoint
• A positive attitude, proactive and flexible to changes in customer requirements or timelines
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work on multiple complex bids at any one time, working under pressure to meet tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.