A Bid Writer is required to join a leading Infrastructure company, highly regarded in the region with an excellent reputation for staff retention and development

Role

An experienced Bid Writer who will be responsible for writing bespoke proposals to existing and/or prospective customers. The role will work closely with the management team to understand customer needs, write proposals that meet/exceed customer requirements and ensure that all client questions have been answered as fully as possible giving the company the best possible chance of success. The role will continually review, develop and enhance the bid process so that it is efficient and scalable.

Person

With proven success within bidding/tender environment, you’ll have a sound understanding of sales and marketing principals.

Candidates should have experience in:

• Coordinating the whole bid process, including liaising with various internal department and chairing internal bid meetings.
• Producing high quality written responses to formal tender enquiries in an efficient, timely and professional manner.
• Management of multiple bids with varying deadlines.
• Building excellent customer relationships through all media.
• Working under significant time pressure.
• Working remotely and using your own initiative.
• Thinking both strategically and analytically.

Candidates should be:

• A persuasive writing expert who is customer focused.
• An excellent communicator (both written and verbal), with strong influencing skills.
• A team player.
• Organised and motivated with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Committed to deliver to deadlines.
• Accurate with strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• IT literate and highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and InDesign.

Remuneration

An attractive salary & benefits package is on offer including 27 days holiday (with option to buy additional), market leading pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, income protection scheme