Our goal is to build small, highly reliable satellites for missions and constellations, providing innovative space-based services. We design, manufacture, and operate small satellites (up to 200 kg) for Deep Space and Earth orbits, including LEO, MEO, and GEO, to facilitate science and telecommunications.
We build the most innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Today, we enable companies to extend their horizons to Space. Tomorrow, we will empower everyone to live beyond our Planet and make Space their place. To support our Company’s growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated **BID Manager** who will report to the Head of Sales and Business Development withing our Growth team.
As a BID Manager you will be responsible for leading the bid management process, ensuring the successful submission of high-quality bids and proposals. If you are able to think and act in a cooperative way, establish successful cooperation with others, put the customer at the heart of your thoughts and actions, you are best equipped for us. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** As a **BID Manager** you will be responsible for the preparation of relevant bids (in terms of value, complexity and requirements) in compliance with Company Bidding Procedure. You will coordinate and monitor all assigned bids, implementing and achieving the mission and objectives of the Bidding function. The activities will include (but not limited to): - Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification to proposal submission.
- Develop bid strategies and win themes in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with members of the bid consortium for their contribution to the proposal.
- Coordinate with internal teams (technical, finance, legal)



to gather necessary information for proposals.
- Prepare and review bid documents, ensuring compliance with client requirements, company standards and governance.
- Support the competitor analysis and market research to inform bid strategies.
- Monitor and manage deadlines, ensuring timely submissions of bids.
- Maintain a repository of bid documents and best practices for future reference.
- Facilitate post-bid reviews to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance future bidding opportunities. **GENERAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Master’s degree in Aerospace/Space Engineering, Economics, Business, or Information Technologies or Equivalent Technical Background.
- At least 3 years of experience in bid management or proposal writing, preferably in Space and Defense area. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS**
- Understanding of bid processes and best practices.
- Space Market Knowledge.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in relevant software/tools (e.g. MS Office, CRM systems).
- Ability to handle sensitive and classified information as required by government standards.
- Cost estimating /awareness.
- Price awareness.
- Basis on Finance and Economics.
- Strong negotiation skills.




- Excellent written and oral communication in English. **ADDITIONAL ASSETS**
- Previous experience dealing with the Italian Space Agency, European Space Agency, NASA and other relevant institutional space agencies is considered a real asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of flexibility and team-work skills. **WHY JOIN ARGOTEC?**
- Opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues and in a very innovative context.
- Professional training and career paths.
- "Free of charge" corporate restaurant and cafeteria area.
- Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy.
- "Free-Day" - every second Friday: time off to dedicate to your family and/or your hobbies.
- Diversified community to join extra-work and fun activities.- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation, and a final in-person meeting. Your recruiter will share more insights during your first meeting with us!_
- At Argotec, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin._
- Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!_
- This announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03._

📌 Bid Manager (San Mauro Torinese)
🏢 ARGOTEC
📍 San Mauro Torinese