Job Description

As a Bid Strategist at Axon, you’ll develop targeted proposals to address customer needs and win complex, high-value bids. You will collaborate with senior internal stakeholders to provide strategic insight and guidance to shape highly competitive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy creation for complex opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate win themes and differentiators
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure proposal content communicates Axon’s strengths
• Work with proposal managers and subject matter experts to ensure proposals clearly communicate Axon’s strengths
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure proposals are aligned with company strategy
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to identify differentiators
• Recommend and implement strategic enhancements within the bid strategy process
• Identify and implement process improvements to make bids more competitive
• Mentor and coach proposal managers to improve their strategic thinking
• Promote a high-performance culture within proposal teams

Requirements

• 7-10 years in bid strategy, proposal management, or strategic planning
• Expertise in bid development, strategic analysis, and competitive positioning
• Deep analytical ability to interpret market trends
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in bid management software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related) strongly preferred
• APMP Professional-level certification strongly preferred

Benefits

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