Passenger Bid Manager

Location: London, Gatwick based

Salary: Negotiable

For many generations, our client has provided global air charter solutions in the passenger and air freight sectors. This global player offers a remarkable working environment, and great employee progression with an ethos of teamwork in a field where delivering great service, whilst finding solutions for complex transport problems is paramount. Working in such a global company will broaden horizons; above all else, it’s a fun workplace!

Role overview:

To lead and oversee the end-to-end bid process, acting as a key touch point for our client's air chartering Ltd bids for the Passenger teams.
To deliver strategic bids to the customer base, through the management and development of high quality and compelling proposals to meet business targets for growth and profitability.
To actively gather and negotiate airline information and proposals, as well as prepare all documents relevant for final bid submission.
To work with the brokers when relevant but the successful candidate is expected to carry out the majority of the work.
To work with key stakeholders in other departments such as Government and Humanitarian, and Oil & Gas.
Excellent Passenger knowledge is required to lead, own and support the development of proposals.
An excellent knowledge of general bidding processes and procedures is required for the role, as well as a good basic knowledge of Passenger commercial terms and conditions.
Excellent bid writing skills are required for the role. A demonstrable knowledge of aircraft brokering is required and experience in Government tenders/bidding processes is essential.
The ability to work on the basis of self-initiative is essential, as work is generally proactive. There is a requirement to use analytical skills and judgement to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Fluctuating pressure due to peaks and troughs in workload, with periods of high pressure due to deadlines and range/amount of bids in the process.
Directly responsible for meeting critical deadlines and exacting customer requirements to ensure business growth as well as retaining existing customers through contract renewals.
Work requires considerable concentration and a high degree of attention to detail in dealing with and responding to complex bid requirements. A consistently high level of quality of work is required to ensure the best chance of securing new business.
The role may involve some travel and out-of-hours working may occasionally be required.

Qualifications & Education:

Mathematics and English to GCSE standard or equivalent
Experience & Proven Ability Required

We're looking for someone that has:

Experience in managing Passenger and Government bids/proposals and projects and delivering to exacting requirements and deadlines.
Experience in responding successfully to formal tender exercises.
Excellent bid writing skills.
Demonstrable experience of working at all levels of an organisation, showing assertiveness and influence.
Experience in managing multiple internal and/or external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Self-motivated and able to work without strong guidance in line with Company procedures, and delegated authority levels.
Line management experience.
Desirable - Knowledge of current affairs and further opportunities for passenger business.
Relevant degree qualification.

What's on offer/Benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team. If you are a driven and ambitious individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then we encourage you to apply today.