ASPIRE Renewals Manager

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Version 1 is seeking a seasoned Bid Manager with 8-10 years of experience to lead strategic bids and proposals for multi-year, multi-practice managed services engagements. The role involves extensive presales, deal anchoring, solution sales, and commercial structuring, with a focus on renewals, contract negotiation, and cross-sell/up-sell strategies. Key responsibilities include managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle (RFI, RFP, RFQ), anchoring deal strategy, collaborating with various internal teams, driving solution engineering, structuring commercial models, managing renewals, ensuring compliance, and maintaining bid documentation. The company has a strong track record in technology services, partnering with major tech providers and has received numerous awards for innovation and as an employer.
Must have:
  • 8-10 years in bid management, presales, or solution consulting
  • Strong knowledge of solution engineering
  • Proficiency in commercial modeling
  • Experience in contract negotiation
  • Proven experience in multi-year managed services deals
  • Deep understanding of AMS and ITIL v4
  • Ability to lead complex bids
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management
Good to have:
  • Experience in IT services or consulting
  • Familiarity with global delivery models
  • Experience with enterprise sales cycles
  • APMP or equivalent certification
Perks:
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Business travel opportunities
  • Tech Scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Free eye tests
  • Contributions towards glasses
  • Incentivized certifications (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat)
  • Profit Share scheme
  • Pathways Career Development Quarterly

Job Details

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Bid Manager with 8–10 years of experience to lead strategic bids and proposals across multi-year, multi-practice managed services engagements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in presales, deal anchoring, solution sales, and commercial structuring, along with strong capabilities in renewals, contract negotiation, and cross-sell/up-sell strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead and manage end-to-end bid lifecycle including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses.
  2. Anchor deal strategy and collaborate with sales, delivery, legal, finance, and solution teams to shape winning proposals.
  3. Drive solution engineering efforts and ensure alignment with client needs and delivery capabilities.
  4. Structure and negotiate commercial models, pricing, and contract terms.
  5. Manage renewals and proactively identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
  6. Ensure compliance, quality, and timely submission of all bid documents.
  7. Maintain a repository of reusable content, templates, and best practices.
  8. Conduct win/loss analysis and implement continuous improvements.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 8–10 years of experience in bid management, presales, or solution consulting roles.
  • Strong knowledge of solution engineering, commercial modeling, and contract negotiation.
  • Proven experience in multi-year, multi-practice managed services deals.
  • Deep understanding of AMS (Application Management Services) and ITIL v4 frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex bids across geographies and service lines.
  • Excellent written communication skills with hands-on experience in authoring RFX responses.
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in IT services, consulting, or technology-driven industries.
  • Familiarity with global delivery models and enterprise sales cycles.
  • APMP or equivalent bid management certification is a plus.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. 

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