Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Strengths
Strengths

Pallavi Srivastava

Sydney,NSW

Summary

A dynamic professional with more than 8 years of experience in Business Development and Bid Management. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bid Coordinator

CBRE Asia Pacific
09.2022 - 05.2024

Coordinated bid activities for Integrated Facility Management Services, including proposal writing, creating various supporting content, strategic bid planning. Successfully secured contracts with high-profile clients and achieved a 15% increase in bid success rate.


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations
  • Responsible for end-to-end process of tender submission, ensuring compliance with the requirement, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high quality proposals
  • Supported the bid team effectively responding to client queries and addressing concerns, resulting in improved client satisfaction and increased contract renewals
  • Actively contributed to strategic bid planning including go/no go, win theme development, bid management tracker/storyboarding.
  • Effectively managed CRM salesforce & Share-Point.
  • Enhanced team productivity by creating effective templates for proposals, presentations, and other documentation.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments involved in the bidding process, reducing response times and increasing efficiency.

Business Development Representative

Software AG
01.2022 - 09.2022

Prospected and qualified potential customers with targeted advertising improving conversion rate by over 20%.


  • Conducted multi-channel outreach to prospect leveraging CRM management tool
  • Worked with the pre-sales team on the various tender documents
  • Worked closely with different stakeholders to close deals and increase sales
  • Conducted market research to identify leads and potential customers.
  • Increased client base by identifying potential customers and initiating strategic outreach.

Manager-Business Development & Bid Management

CBRE South Asia
05.2018 - 03.2021

Managed the new business development activities, end to end bid management for Project Management services across different sectors. Collaborated with internal & external stakeholders on implementing new strategies to win the business resulting in a 25% increase in revenue.

  • Managed 100+ tender submission including RFI’s, RFP’s, EOI’s and successfully secured contracts with high-profile clients
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Monitored and reported bid performance, identified area of improvement and implemented strategies to increase success rate
  • Improved the internal network of stakeholders through effective communication and relationship building, leading to enhanced collaboration and streamlined bid processes
  • Ensuring all bid content, including CVs, case studies and other supporting documents are updated regularly and accessible to the wider team on Share-Point.

Corporate Relationship Manager

Wall Street Consultancy W.L.L
05.2014 - 02.2016
  • Developed comprehensive account plans for assigned portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of service commitments and client satisfaction.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research, networking, and targeted outreach to potential corporate clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client inquiries and resolving any issues in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular reviews of client accounts to identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products and services.
  • Organised regular meetings with clients both in person and virtually to review their account status, discuss concerns, and identify additional opportunities for collaboration.

Bid Coordinator

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2014

Managed end to end bid management for Project Management services to ensure all aspects of submission were delivered in accordance with client specifications.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations
  • Enhanced team productivity by creating effective templates for proposals, presentations, and other documentation.
  • Created and maintained database of proposal content and supporting documents
  • Worked with Bid Manager to improve the quality of submissions and streamlined the bid response process
  • Collaborated with sales resources and set timeframes for project deliverables in response to requests for proposals.
  • Effectively managed CRM salesforce & Share-Point.

Education

MBA -

University of Pune, India
05.2011

Skills

  • Bid Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce
  • Share-Point
  • CRM Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Document Management
  • Deadline Management

Timeline

Bid Coordinator - CBRE Asia Pacific
09.2022 - 05.2024
Business Development Representative - Software AG
01.2022 - 09.2022
Manager-Business Development & Bid Management - CBRE South Asia
05.2018 - 03.2021
Corporate Relationship Manager - Wall Street Consultancy W.L.L
05.2014 - 02.2016
Bid Coordinator - CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2014
University of Pune - MBA,

Strengths

Detail-Oriented

Strong attention to detail, ensuring compliance with all RFP requirements, resulting in high quality submission.


Project Management

Managed multiple bid submission simultaneously, coordinating with cross functional team, handle the complexities of proposal submission and deadline management


Effective Communicator

Excellent communication skill, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the bid process.

Strengths

Detail-Oriented

Strong attention to detail, ensuring compliance with all RFP requirements, resulting in high quality submission.


Project Management

Managed multiple bid submission simultaneously, coordinating with cross functional team, handle the complexities of proposal submission and deadline management


Effective Communicator

Excellent communication skill, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the bid process.

Pallavi Srivastava