: Freelance Pre-Sales Consultant (ERP & Enterprise/Govt Bids)

Company: I-Novate

Role Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contract

Location: Remote (with occasional travel/virtual client meetings as required)

Domain: IT & ITeS Services (Specialization in ERP Systems)

Target Market: Large Enterprises and Government / Public Sector Bids

1. Executive Summary & Role Overview

I-Novate is seeking a highly skilled, seasoned Freelance Pre-Sales Consultant to drive our business acquisition efforts within the ERP and IT/ITeS services domain. In this role, you will be the primary architect of our bid responses, translating complex business requirements into winning technical and commercial proposals.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the ERP landscape (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Tier-2 ERPs) and has a proven track record of winning large-scale Enterprise and Government RFPs/RFIs/RFQs. This role demands a unique blend of technical acumen, exceptional documentation skills, and the ability to deliver high-impact, executive-level presentations.

2. Key Responsibilities

Bid Management & Proposal Writing (Documentation)

- End-to-End RFP Ownership: Lead the bid preparation process for large government tenders and enterprise accounts from qualification to final submission.
- Technical & Solution Authoring: Draft highly professional, compliant, and compelling proposal responses, including Executive Summaries, Technical Architecture descriptions, Scope of Work (SOW), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Compliance Matrix Alignment: Meticulously review government and enterprise tender requirements to ensure 100% compliance with technical, eligibility, and commercial criteria.
- Case Studies & Collateral: Create and maintain a repository of reusable bid components, ERP case studies, and capability decks tailored to the public and enterprise sectors.





Solution Design & ERP Strategy

- Solution Architecture: Collaborate with technical architects and delivery teams to design robust, scalable, and cost-effective ERP implementation, migration, or support solutions.
- Commercial Modeling: Assist in structuring pricing strategies, effort estimations, and licensing models tailored to the specific constraints of government and enterprise procurement.

Client Presentations & Pitching

- High-Impact Presentations: Design and deliver persuasive, professional slide decks and solution walkthroughs for C-level executives (Enterprise) and high-ranking officials (Government).
- Product Demonstrations: Conduct high-level ERP solution demonstrations, showing how proposed systems solve specific operational pain points.
- Defense & Clarification Meetings: Lead bid defense meetings, addressing technical queries, objections, and negotiation points raised by evaluation committees.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Domain Expertise

- ERP Domain Knowledge: Minimum of 5–8 years of experience working closely with ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar ERP/EAM software).
- IT/ITeS Services Experience: Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP), managed services, and IT consulting frameworks.
- Public Sector/Govt Procurement: Strong familiarity with government procurement regulations, tendering portals, compliance frameworks,



and bid evaluation methodologies (e.g., QCBS - Quality and Cost Based Selection).

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

- Master of Documentation: Exceptional written English skills. Ability to convert dry technical jargon into persuasive, business-oriented value propositions.
- Presentation Mastery: Exceptional verbal communication and virtual/in-person presentation skills. Ability to command a room and handle tough Q&A; sessions confidently.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to quickly dissect complex RFP documents and identify key win themes and potential risks.
- Self-Driven & Agile: As a freelancer, you must be highly organized, capable of managing tight bid deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA is a strong plus).
- 7+ years of total experience in IT Pre-Sales / Bid Management, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on large-scale ERP bids.
- Certified Bid Management professionals (e.g., APMP) or ERP certifications are highly desirable.

4. What We Offer (Engagement Terms)

- Versatile Engagement: Project-based contract with clearly defined milestones and deliverables.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive retainer + success-fee structure, or competitive daily/hourly contract rates negotiable based on experience.
- Collaborative Culture: Direct access to I-Novate’s leadership team and subject matter experts to help you build winning solutions.
- Growth Opportunity: Potential for a long-term, recurring freelance partnership for all upcoming ERP and government bids.

Intetested can share updated resume to [email protected]

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