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AON Senior Bid Manager in Singapore, Singapore
We’re hiring!
Aon is currently recruiting a Senior Bid Manager to join our Bid team in Singapore.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. It’s an environment which encourages you to achieve your best - together we’ll empower results.
What the day will look like
Working as directed by the Pursuit Leader to manage tenders and new business opportunities through the following tasks:
Develop an understanding of a client’s / prospect’s business, including facilitating and participating in internal pre-tender strategy meetings
Identify Aon’s differentiators / key messages and ensure these are reflected in the proposal / bid response, which may include responsibility for writing sections of the report
Coordinate, and challenge where appropriate, the technical insurance and risk financing inputs of the team
Produce project plans and prioritise activities and follow up to ensure deadlines are met
Create/edit the proposal or pitch (Word or PowerPoint), including any corresponding diagrams, tables, imagery, etc, working with the team’s Graphic Designers where applicable to ensure the look and feel of all documentation/outputs are of a high quality and stand out from the competition
Facilitate communication between all parties involved in the bid, ensuring the team understands the agreed strategy and sense of direction in line with the client’s / prospect’s objectives
Be personally accountable for meeting all timescales and deadlines with regards the delivery of bid documentation including reports, presentations and handouts/other material
Facilitate presentation rehearsals and provide feedback and coaching to the presenters
This is a majority internal facing role, managing senior stakeholders such as Specialty leaders or country CEOs whilst driving results.
How this opportunity is different
Our teams are highly collaborative, working towards common goals while striving for excellence in the solutions we provide to our clients. We embrace challenges and rely on each other for support and creative problem solving. Our colleagues and leaders support professional development to help each other grow and excel. Working together, we can achieve great things!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
5+ years professional work experience in insurance, ideally in client service, sales or bid management
University degree and/ or a professional qualification (preferably Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field) from a renowned university
Solid project management skills and organisational skills, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility
Experience in the development of custom strategic content (leveraging strategic messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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We’re hiring!
Aon is currently recruiting a Senior Bid Manager to join our Bid team in Singapore.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. It’s an environment which encourages you to achieve your best - together we’ll empower results.
What the day will look like
Working as directed by the Pursuit Leader to manage tenders and new business opportunities through the following tasks:
Develop an understanding of a client’s / prospect’s business, including facilitating and participating in internal pre-tender strategy meetings
Identify Aon’s differentiators / key messages and ensure these are reflected in the proposal / bid response, which may include responsibility for writing sections of the report
Coordinate, and challenge where appropriate, the technical insurance and risk financing inputs of the team
Produce project plans and prioritise activities and follow up to ensure deadlines are met
Create/edit the proposal or pitch (Word or PowerPoint), including any corresponding diagrams, tables, imagery, etc, working with the team’s Graphic Designers where applicable to ensure the look and feel of all documentation/outputs are of a high quality and stand out from the competition
Facilitate communication between all parties involved in the bid, ensuring the team understands the agreed strategy and sense of direction in line with the client’s / prospect’s objectives
Be personally accountable for meeting all timescales and deadlines with regards the delivery of bid documentation including reports, presentations and handouts/other material
Facilitate presentation rehearsals and provide feedback and coaching to the presenters
This is a majority internal facing role, managing senior stakeholders such as Specialty leaders or country CEOs whilst driving results.
How this opportunity is different
Our teams are highly collaborative, working towards common goals while striving for excellence in the solutions we provide to our clients. We embrace challenges and rely on each other for support and creative problem solving. Our colleagues and leaders support professional development to help each other grow and excel. Working together, we can achieve great things!
Skills and experience that will lead to success
5+ years professional work experience in insurance, ideally in client service, sales or bid management
University degree and/ or a professional qualification (preferably Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field) from a renowned university
Solid project management skills and organisational skills, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility
Experience in the development of custom strategic content (leveraging strategic messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
#LI-VY1