Samuel Goakes

Proposal Manager, Sales Enablement Canada
Marketing

  • Toronto
  • 222 Bay St.
  • Suite 2500, Box 245
  • Toronto, ON M5K 1J5 Canada

Sam is a dedicated and results-driven Bids & Proposals Manager, with a unique blend of legal acumen and strategic management expertise. With an undergraduate degree in Law and a master’s degree in management, he offers a comprehensive skill set to the dynamic field of bids and proposal management. 

His professional journey is marked by a proven track record of driving revenue growth and market share for businesses across Europe & North America, forging strategic partnerships, and successfully navigating the complexities of proposal management and business development. 
He began his career in bids & proposals through a graduate program with Kier Group, an English construction and property management business. He then transitioned to Gowling WLG, a Canadian law firm, and later joined a world-class real estate brokerage firm, where he supported the commercial real estate and capital markets teams in all aspects of bids, proposals, and presentation opportunities. 

Sam has extensive experience working on RFP opportunities across different industries and specialisms, including Real Estate and Legal, and has trained individuals and teams on presenting & public speaking extensively.

Areas of Expertise

  • Robust bids and proposals management
  • Communication & Negotiating
  • Research and Analysis
  • Proficient in document and presentation design
  • Formulation of win themes and sales strategies
  • Client scoping, relationship building, and networking
  • Proofreading
  • Project Management of RfPs, RfIs, PQQs, and SQs
  • Contract Management
  • Presentation Skills Training

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Laws, LLB Law – University of Derby
  • Master of Science, Management – Leeds University Business School