Passenger Bid Manager

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.

menska's thoughts

“Working in such a global company will broaden horizons but above all else, it’s a fun place to work. Seize the opportunity to become a Passenger Bid Manager and join our client’s world-class team.”