Bid Associate

Overview:
**WELCOME TO SITA**:
We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

**ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM**

Responsible for managing business opportunities throughout the proposal project life cycle and plays an active part within the overall Bid Team driving the content and quality of proposals according to prospective customer requirements and in line with consistent corporate and professional guidelines.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Support the bid team in the qualification of opportunities together with the overall content and quality of the proposal.
- Works with multiple stakeholders on identifying activities and relevant content in order to meet the customers' detailed requirements.
- Supports the overall bid project plan, and as a member of the virtual Bid Team contributes to the writing and assembly of the proposal, incorporating inputs from subcontractors or partners and the outputs from contracts with third parties.
- Help create the overall response to the customer by ensuring a comprehensive proposal is submitted.
- Supports the negotiation team, as needed, in the pre‐contract stage with the Customer, including the setting up of appropriate commercial partnership agreements and underpinning contracts to support contract deliverables whilst ensuring that the relevant internal expertise is involved in the closure of commercial, financial and legal issues with the customer.
- Communicate progress regularly and clearly to the relevant SITA management and stakeholders, ensuring that issues are escalated and addressed.

Qualifications:
**WHO YOU ARE**
- B. A. or equivalent professional qualifications in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Legal
- At least 2 years of commercial, contract, bid or proposal experience with project management abilities
- Must have sound understanding in Proposal Management, Sales, Business Development and Account Management
- Experience in aviation industry or IT is a plus.
- Relevant understanding of the airport and/or airline operation is an advantage.
- Ability in developing successful relationships at Senior Manager level.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

**Flex Week**: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
- **Flex Day**: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

**Flex-Location**: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

**Employee Wellbeing**: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

**Professional Development**: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning

**Competitive Benefits**: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.