Bid Manager & Business Development Specialist
Full Time • Brooklyn
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager & Business Development Specialist to lead our bidding and sales efforts. This role is critical in securing government and institutional contracts while also driving direct sales. Our office has accounts and incoming leads that can also benefit from an In-House Sales Representative which we currently lack.
The ideal candidate has a strong track record in bid management (RFPs, tenders, proposals) and is skilled in business development and sales. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and managing the end-to-end bid process to win contracts and generate revenue.
The ideal candidate has a strong track record in bid management (RFPs, tenders, proposals) and is skilled in business development and sales. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and managing the end-to-end bid process to win contracts and generate revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Bid Management & Proposal Development (we will provide software subscriptions, i.e. BidNet and others)
- Identify, evaluate, and respond to bid opportunities (government, institutional, and private sector).
- Lead the proposal development process, ensuring compliance with bid requirements.
- Develop bid strategies, pricing models, and value propositions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal) to structure bids effectively.
- Track bid progress, deadlines, and post-submission follow-ups.
Sales & Business Development
- Manage inbound sales inquiries and convert them into revenue-generating contracts.
- Develop relationships with key decision-makers and procurement officers.
- Research market trends to identify new sales opportunities.
- Ensure seamless communication between bidding, sales, and operations teams.
Process & Strategy
- Maintain a bid library with past proposals, pricing strategies, and winning templates.
- Implement best practices for tracking bid performance and improving success rates.
- Optimize internal workflows for bid management, sales, and order processing.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
✅ BID EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in bid management, RFP responses, or proposal development.
✅ Business Development Experience: Proven track record in sales, client relations, or account management.
✅ Project Management: Ability to oversee multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlines.
✅ Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong expertise in pricing strategies, proposal writing, and contract review.
✅ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✅ Industry Experience: Experience in government contracting, B2B sales, or promotional/manufacturing industries preferred.
✅ BID EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in bid management, RFP responses, or proposal development.
✅ Business Development Experience: Proven track record in sales, client relations, or account management.
✅ Project Management: Ability to oversee multiple bids simultaneously and meet deadlines.
✅ Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong expertise in pricing strategies, proposal writing, and contract review.
✅ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✅ Industry Experience: Experience in government contracting, B2B sales, or promotional/manufacturing industries preferred.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Technology
Our history and experience don’t limit us. They motivate us to always move forward.
Using the latest printing & embroidery technology for the top-notch products you are looking for and the web technology to streamline the distribution and fulfillment process that saves your time and hassle, we are capable of printing & shipping over 24,000 items a day, which most competitors just cannot compare.
Dedication
Extreme quality requirement? Tight deadline? We make the impossible happen.
Our graphic designers, manufacture workers, quality assurance inspectors, and shipping dispatchers work together with passion, dedication, and intense attention to detail to serve our customers. At Direct Promotions, no job is too small and no request is too difficult. Let us know what we can do to make you happy.
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