Senior Bid Manager

Join a role where you will lead the full lifecycle of high-value, strategically critical bids from initial qualification through final delivery. As the Sr. Bid Manager, you will guide senior sales leaders on winning strategies, competitive positioning, and proposal development while ensuring alignment with governance standards and organizational priorities. This role blends strategic insight, operational excellence, and team leadership to elevate bid performance and support sustained business growth.

About the role

Lead Sodexo’s complex, high-value Corporate Services bids across North America. Partner with executives to shape winning strategies, strengthen competitive positioning, guide governance, and deliver standout proposals that fuel growth and client success. Bring expertise in strategic B2B bids, governance, compliance, risk, AI tools, and project leadership. Influence senior stakeholders, streamline processes, and elevate proposal quality, efficiency, and win rates. Central or Eastern time zones preferred.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Influence major competitive pursuits that shape revenue growth and market position.
• Partner with senior executives to define winning approaches for complex opportunities.
• Implement advanced tools, analytics, and automation to modernize bid operations.
• Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks that support scalable success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, compelling proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-informed insights and process enhancements.
• Grow professionally through leadership in strategic enablement and operational optimization.

Requirements

• Experience leading complex, high-value bids within competitive B2B environments.
• Knowledge of bid governance, compliance requirements, and risk evaluation practices.
• Executive-level communication skills to guide senior leaders and influence decision-making.
• Proficiency with analytics and AI-enabled tools that enhance bid productivity and quality.
• Background in mentoring teams and fostering effective collaboration.
• Project management expertise with platforms such as Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, and CRM systems.
• Stakeholder management skills across Sales, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations.
• Detail-focused approach to developing accurate, polished, client-ready proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of related experience.

Pay

Pay Range: $100,130 per year - $155,540 per year. Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.