Regional Bid Leader

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

At Howden, we employ talented individuals and empower them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers.

The entrepreneurial atmosphere is one of the biggest reason people love to work for us. We are a leading independent, global insurance broker but have a noticeably flat hierarchy. It doesn't matter how junior or senior, anyone with a good idea will be heard. This means our employees can shape their own career paths and determine their own success.

This atmosphere attracts the brightest talent in the market. If that includes you, get in touch.

Role: Regional Bid Leader

A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER

Howden is a specialist commercial insurance broker. In Asia, our regional footprint covers Singapore (regional headquarters), Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. It is part of the London-headquartered Howden Broking Group, a leading independent, global broker with offices in over 55 countries worldwide.

JOB OVERVIEW:

You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative global team of experienced bid managers, working together to deliver outstanding client-facing pitches, proposals, and tender responses. As the Asia Regional Bid Leader, you will take ownership of end-to-end RFP, bid, and tender processescreating compelling, commercially sound, and visually impactful submissions that drive client growth and retention across the region.

We're looking for someone confident in project management and facilitation, who can lead effective kick-off meetings, work constructively with stakeholders, and elevate the clarity, quality, and value of content throughout the bid cycle. Strong PowerPoint and Word skills are essential, along with the ability to craft clear, client-focused content that truly resonates.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead major bid and tender opportunities from qualification through to final presentation.
• Guide stakeholders on concepts, value propositions, and content quality.
• Craft, review and refine all aspects of major bid submissions to ensure complete, accurate, visually appealing and persuasive responses.
• Manage each stage of the major bids process to ensure consistency, compliance, and compelling storytelling.
• Collaborate across the business to share insights, embed best practices, ensure adherence to brand guidelines, identify risks and opportunities, and support business growth.
• Research and understand clients needs and support qualification discussions.
• Lead and guide team members, and work closely with Howden's bid community globally, to design the most suitable solutions for clients needs.
• Participate in client and/or colleague feedback sessions to ensure learnings translate to continuous improvement and growth.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATEWILL BE:

• At least 8 years of experience in bid management, proposals, or related commercial roles.
• At least 35 years in a leadership or regional capacity, managing complex, multi-country RFPs and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record in end-to-end bid processes, including strategy, content development, and presentation.
• Strong familiarity with regional market dynamics and ability to work across cultures.
• High-impact RFP creation skills and experience, including:
• Writing persuasive client-centric content,
• Tailoring messaging to sector and client context,
• Collaborating with colleagues and the bid community globally to develop strong visual identity.
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of key business metrics, operational risk and the ability to analyse our clients businesses.
• Ability to be sector-agnostic and quickly understanding new industries and client landscapes.
• Ability to work at pace, with others, to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and other cross-functional stakeholders.

YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY:

• Commensurate with qualification and experience
• Working in a collaborative environment with excellent learning opportunities

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For more information, please refer to the link below.

• https://www.howdengroup.com/sg-en/Howden_SG_PDPA_Notice_for_Job_Application