Job Description

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. LIVE·TEAM specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music and entertainment. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bid Managerto lead the end-to-end management of all incoming ITTs (Invitations to Tender) and RFPs (Requests for Proposal) across LIVE·TEAM globally.

Reporting to the AVP Business Development, this is a pivotal middle management role responsible for overseeing the intake, assessment, scheduling, coordination and allocation of all global bid activity. You will ensure every submission is delivered on time, fully compliant, commercially robust and aligned to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring significant day-to-day experience of managing and responding to complex RFPs and ITTs across varying geographies, formats and procurement requirements.

You will be supported by a deputy and will work closely with Strategy, Creative, Production, Finance, Legal, Marketing and wider group colleagues to coordinate high-performing, insight-led submissions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Assist the AVP with managing the central intake and triage process for all global ITTs and RFPs
• Communicate and monitor clear timelines, deliverables and submission requirements
• Oversee full bid timetables, identifying risks and ensuring milestones are achieved
• Ensure compliance with varying global procurement processes and submission formats
• Maintain quality control across written, financial and visual components of every submission
• Provide clear reporting and visibility to senior leadership on pipeline activity and resourcing
• Support commercial positioning and overall response strategy
• Lead the development and ongoing management of a centralised data bank of credentials, policies, case studies and standard response materials
• Implement structured filing, version control and asset management systems to improve efficiency and consistency
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, response quality and win rates

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:

• Significant, hands-on experience managing and responding to RFPs and ITTs on a daily basis
• Strong understanding of global procurement processes, compliance requirements and submission formats
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent bids in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working with senior stakeholders
• Strong written and editorial judgement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Commercial awareness and understanding of financial components within bid submissions
• Structured, process-driven and solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience leveraging the latest online platforms, AI-enabled tools and digital collaboration technologies to enhance efficiency, insight and quality within proposal development processes
• Calm, decisive and credible under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and confident in cross-functional environments
• Commercially aware, with the ability to see both detail and strategic context
• Committed to raising standards and driving operational excellence

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.