Bid Manager

**If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?**

**_ Smarter farming for a better New Zealand_**

**_Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa_**

**About the Company**:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, manufactures, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.

**About the Role**:
As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our sales team by managing and coordinating the end-to-end bid process for high-value opportunities. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all bids are compelling, competitive, and aligned with client needs, ultimately supporting revenue growth and market expansion. You will collaborate with various internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, as well as external stakeholders, to gather information and ensure bid compliance. Your expertise in developing bid strategies, crafting persuasive content, and managing project timelines will be crucial in securing new business and contributing to our company's growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute bid strategies that align with company objectives and target client requirements.
- Manage the entire bid lifecycle from qualification to submission, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality responses.
- Craft clear, concise, and compelling content that addresses the client's needs and highlights the company's unique value proposition.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with bid submissions, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and company guidelines.
- Lead post-bid reviews to assess bid performance, identify lessons learned, and inform future improvements.

**About You**:
You possess excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create persuasive, client-centric content. Your strong organisational and time management skills enable you to handle multiple bids simultaneously, while your interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients. You have a deep understanding of business development principles and pricing strategies, and you are familiar with the agriculture industry trends and challenges.

**Ideal Skills & Experience**:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience (3-5+ years) as a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, or a similar role in a B2B sales environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and bid management software/tools preferred Hubspot.
- Project Management experience with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive, client-focused content.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external clients.
- Understanding of business development principles, competitive analysis, and pricing strategies.
- Familiarity with corporate agriculture industry trends, challenges, and key stakeholders.
- Experience in the corporate agriculture sector is desirable.**
**Benefits**

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances, phone, laptop, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

**How to Apply**:
**Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter.**

**- Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug_ _and alcohol_ _test._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 11639
- Posted on
- 16 Apr 2025
- Closes on
- 07 May 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Agriculture
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time