The Bid Manager will lead the proposal development for the wind industry, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing the entire bid lifecycle, from strategy to submission and analysis.
About UsWe are a fast-growing technology company in the renewable energy sector, helping the world’s largest wind energy players optimize performance and extend the life of their assets. Our solutions combine inspections, data analytics, and SaaS products to give customers actionable insights that drive safety, reliability, and profitability.The RoleWe are seeking a Bid Manager to join our European team and lead the proposal development lifecycle for our accounts in the wind industry. This critical role is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the bid process, from initial qualification and strategy development through content creation, final submission, and post-submission analysis. You will work closely with the Sales, Product, and Technical teams to ensure all proposals are compelling, compliant, and clearly articulate our unique value proposition, with a focus on high-value recurring revenue solutions.This is a highly strategic, cross-functional role requiring strong project management skills. You’ll be managing complex projects, coordinating multiple subject matter experts across the organization, and delivering high-quality, professional bid documents to key global customers.Key Responsibilities
- Manage the End-to-End Bid Lifecycle: Lead the full proposal process for RFPs, RFIs, and unsolicited proposals from qualification to submission, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Manage the Sales order process for our current book of Inspection business: Produce internal scopes and proposals for our recurring and non-reccurring business in Europe as well as managing the signature of orders via our contract management platform
- Develop Bid Strategy: Work with the sales team, sales operations, marketing and leadership to define the winning strategy, key messaging, and value proposition for each bid.
- Content and Compliance: Project-manage the creation of high-quality, customer-specific proposal content, ensuring strict compliance with all customer requirements and legal/commercial terms.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Legal, Finance, Technical/Operations) to gather necessary inputs and secure internal approvals.
- Content Library Management: Maintain and improve a library of standardized content, case studies, and response templates to increase bid efficiency and quality.
- Performance Analysis: Track bid metrics (win/loss ratio, cycle time) and conduct post-bid reviews to drive continuous improvement in the proposal process.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background: 5+ years of experience in bid management, proposal management, or a related role within an enterprise technology or industrial sector company.
- Track Record: Proven ability to manage complex bid processes with a history of successful proposal submissions.
- Industry Experience (preferred):
- Wind energy (asset management or service sales).
- Industrial technology/asset management solutions.
- Enterprise SaaS with complex, long-cycle deal experience.
- Skills: Exceptional project management, organizational, and writing/editing skills. Familiarity with contract management and CRM software or content management systems is a plus.
- Collaboration: Experience working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional organization.
- Language: Fluent in English; additional proficiency in German, Danish, or Spanish would be a benefit.
- Environment: Comfortable working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with international teams.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead critical proposal efforts to secure business with the largest players in global wind.
- A central, high-impact role coordinating efforts across the entire organization.
- Competitive compensation package with variable upside based on bid success metrics.
- Flexible work environment with presence in hubs across Europe.
- The chance to help decarbonize the energy system and directly impact the energy transition.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws to assist with the job applicable or pre-employment process, please direct inquiries to People & Culture at ask-people-culture @ skyspecs.com. SkySpecs is an equal opportunity employer. SkySpecs does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
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