Bid Specialist

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Bid Specialist – JLL
 

What this job involves:

As a Bid Specialist at JLL, you will provide critical support for presales solution development and bid-response activities, working closely with Sales Leads and Proposal Managers to create compelling, client-focused RFP responses. You will own the development of first baseline draft responses by leveraging proposal databases and baseline libraries, while gradually taking on end-to-end RFP development responsibilities. This role requires strong content writing and editing skills, the ability to coordinate with subject matter experts across business lines, and a proactive approach to researching opportunities and tailoring responses to client needs. You will contribute directly to JLL's business development success by delivering high-quality qualification materials and proposal content that showcase JLL's service lines, business dynamics, and competitive value proposition.
 

What your day-to-day will look like:
 

• Work collaboratively with the Sales Leads and proposal manager to provide support for varied presales solution aspects, including bid-response.

• Lead the kick-off calls, coordinate with department heads to identify specific stakeholders for individual bids, and act as the main contact-point for process execution.

• Manage the bid portals and provide regular updates to Bid Managers/Directors on projects in the pipeline.

• Complete first baseline draft RFP response, proactively pulling baselines from proposal databases & baselines libraries.

• Gradually, start developing RFP’s end to end, while actively engaging with Sales Lead or Project Managers and/or Account Team.

• Own the development of tailored CVs/Bios/Case studies working with the business lines and SMEs.

• Engage with all organizational SMEs to ensure that their inputs are incorporated in a timely manner.

• Undertake research on customer and opportunity and gather competitive information to feed into bid-evaluation process and responses.

• Contribute to the development of slides for bid presentations in PowerPoint, in coordination with the proposal manager, bid coordinator, and graphic design specialists.

• Assist in preparing qualification and client proposal materials by bringing the best of the practice and delivering high quality client development materials.

• Identify unique questions & responses in completed bids, and update the baselines with new content or coordinate with KM colleagues to have this closed .

• Ability to understand company’s service lines, business dynamics, and value proposition, and showcase the same through accurate, comprehensive and well-written draft responses .

• Ability to share ideas, display proactiveness, ownership of individual tasks, contribute to team projects, and ensuring closure in strict timelines.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

• 8-10 years of relevant experience, 1 year of proposal editing and writing experience is preferred

• Advanced English level

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to present and discuss ideas, plans, and viewpoints effectively with all levels of staff

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) with strong formatting and document development capabilities

• High attention to detail with consistent ability to deliver high-quality outputs

• Able to work on strict turnaround times with a problem-solving approach

• Strong content writing and content/knowledge management skills
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Proposal Management or Support from a reputed firm

• Functional proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); advanced formatting/design skills will be a plus

• SharePoint experience, including creating lists, libraries, and sites

• Experience in the real estate industry, especially construction or project management

• Teamwork orientation, quick learning ability, resourcefulness, and strong ideation skills

• Flexibility to support urgent client submissions during peak hours or after-office hours

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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