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Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: APAC Pursuits Manager / Bids Manager

Location: Manila, Philippines

About the role:

We are looking for a strong, highly motivated Bids Manager to manage the operational sales process for new business opportunities at OLIVER. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the RFIs, RFPs and presentation development processes, alongside the new business team. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders of various levels of seniority to drive the project plan to execute high-quality, winning documents on time and to the specifications of our prospects and clients. 

What you will be doing:  

Creating, enforcing, and publishing new business project plans, RACI’s and timelines when responding to RFIs, RFPs and presentations to prospective clients  
Working directly with sales leaders, solution leads, delivery teams, strategy, marketing, finance, legal, and creative teams to deliver new business opportunities 
Managing the production of RFPs & presentation process from kick-off to submission, including scheduling team meetings, check-ins, follow-ups 
Helping engage resources throughout the business of all levels 
Gathering appropriate content for proposal use and helping to maintain repository of RFP responses and reusable content  
Recording and managing pitch budgets and cost estimates  
Conducting wash ups for every pitch and sharing learnings 
Other duties as needed

What you need to be great in this role:

Minimum 5 years of project management experience  
Experience working in digital marketing, media or ad-tech industries  
Experience with RFPs and their general sales cycle preferable 
Working in a sales ecosystem for a marketing firm is a strong plus  
Ability to manage upward confidently and with authority 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
Excellence in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Microsoft Teams  
Proficiency with Salesforce a strong plus  
Proficiency with Project management tools and concepts  
Strong editorial skills a plus 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Comfortable working in a time pressured environment, and thrives on overcoming challenges.
Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical.

Req ID: 16586

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Our values shape everything we do:

Be Ambitious to succeed 

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible 

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work 

Be always learning and listening to understand 

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations 

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. 

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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