Bid Manager

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Job Title

What does a successful Bid Manager do? 

A successful Bid Manager at Fiserv partners in possibility by turning client needs into compelling, compliant proposals that win business and enable clients to serve their customers better. You will operate at the centre of Sales Operations, working across sales, product, delivery and finance to deliver high-quality RFP/RFI/proposal responses on time. You will champion the customer perspective, drive clarity in solution and pricing inputs, and support a smooth handover to project delivery. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team that values innovation and excellence.

What you will do:

• Lead cross-functional bid teams to manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification to submission and handover

• Manage timelines, approval gates, deliverables and bid governance to ensure on-time, high-quality submissions

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sales, product, delivery, legal and finance stakeholders

• Challenge and validate inputs using the customer lens to strengthen the deal story and mitigate risk

• Write, edit and proof proposals, technical responses and pitch materials with meticulous attention to detail

• Create deal storyboards, win themes, unique selling propositions and competitor assessments

• Coordinate internal reviews, pricing inputs and contractual pre-checks for compliant responses

• Capture lessons learned and improve bid templates, content libraries and processes

What you will need to have:

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous RFPs and tight deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication and meticulous proofreading and editorial skills

• Demonstrated success in proposal development and RFP/RFI response preparation

• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and comfortable using proposal management or CRM tools

What would be great to have:

• APMP Foundation qualification

• Previous bid management or pre-sales experience in payments or FinTech

• Experience authoring technical and commercial proposal sections

• Familiarity with legal and finance review processes and contract handover

• Experience working across EMEA and with distributed virtual teams

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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