Bid Executive

Posting Description:

- Join Aon’s Growth Strategy team and play an important role in driving new and retention opportunities
- Full time permanent opportunity with Aon Australia
- Aon offers flexible working arrangements

**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.

**What the day will look like**

The Pursuit Team (Bid Management) is part of Aon’s Growth Strategies team and performs a key role in new and retention opportunities. The team is made up of highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable colleagues who use their knowledge of Aon, our clients and industries to propose a compelling value proposition. Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, the Australia team is part of the wider Asia Pacific team and works closely with the wider global Pursuit community.

This Bid & Content Executive role is instrumental to Aon’s growth agenda and the commercial success of Aon in the region. You will be responsible for assisting the Bid and Pitch process end-to-end.
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Bid Coordination**: Assist in the coordination and preparation of bid submissions under the guidance of bid managers, ensuring all deadlines are met and documentation is complete.
- ** Proposal Development**: Support the development of proposals by gathering necessary information from the content repository, various departments and contributing to the creation of comprehensive and compelling bid documents.
- ** Document Management**: Maintain and organise bid documentation, including templates, past proposals, and client information, ensuring easy access for the team.
- ** Compliance**: Review bid submissions to ensure compliance with the client’s requirements, with oversight from bid managers.
- ** Client Interaction**: Assist in communicating with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and gather additional information as needed.
- ** Administrative Support**: Provide administrative support to the bid management team, including scheduling meetings and coordinating tasks.
- ** Collaboration with Bid Managers**: Work closely with bid managers to support the development and submission of bids, ensuring all aspects of the bid process are effectively managed.
- ** Content Strategy**: Develop, implement and maintain content to improve the quality and impact of bid submissions.

**How this opportunity is different**

As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself. Other benefits include:

- Working with a diverse group of colleagues across clients and prospects in a wide range of industries and differing challenges and needs.
- Building a strong internal network with seasoned business development, sales, technical, service, analytics and engineering colleagues.
- Flexible work environment, enabling you to work from home and at the office.
- Learning about different industries, insurance products and evolving risks across a spectrum of topics.
- Working in a fun, high energy team and seeing the impact of your work through tender successes.

Be you, be unique with us.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
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Bid Management Experience**: 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the insurance, financial services or consulting.
- **Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint**:Advanced skills in creating, formatting and editing documents and presentations, including the use of templates, styles and design elements to produce professional and visually appealing bid materials.
- **Compliance and Attention to Detail**: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure bid documents are error-free and compliant.
- **Attention to Detail**: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all bid-related documents and submissions.
- ** Organizational Skills**: Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. Ability to maintain and organize extensive documentation and ensure easy access for the team.
- ** Team Collaboration**: Ability to work collaboratively within a team, providing support to bid managers and other team members as needed.
- ** Time Management**: Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- ** Content creation**: Experience in writing and editing content including proposals, templates and case studies.

**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.