Assistant Manager-Bid Proposal (Indore)

Role & responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end proposal development process for large, complex, and strategic bids across - Partner with pursuit leaders, partners, and senior stakeholders to define win themes, value propositions, and client-centric messaging - Run the war-room sessions effectively without any supervision - Ability to create orals presentations and speaker notes in a timely manner - Manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output - Ensure compliance with client requirements, firm brand standards, and risk policies - Provide direction on storyboarding, messaging, and overall proposal positioning - Ability to run and present to Senior Partners and Leadership - Reporting for leadership review, track bid progress, maintain pursuit pipeline, and support reporting requirements - Lead the conceptualisation of theme-based, visually engaging proposal documents that align with client needs and pursuit strategy - Champion best practices in proposal writing, editing, and storytelling. - Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and best practices in proposal management to enhance win rates Preferred candidate profile - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. - 5-7 years of experience in proposals, bid writing, or a related pre-sales function preferably in qualified services, consulting, or an enterprise environment responding to RFPs/RFIs - Experience working with the Big Four or Top 10 consulting firms in their Global Delivery Services (GDS) or Global Capability Centers (GCC) - Strong written English with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively; excellent editing and proofreading skills - Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and proposal automation tools - Proven ability to manage competing deadlines, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and track deliverables across time zones .