We are a well-respected and leading technology business based in Hertford, Hertfordshire. The company has grown significantly over the last 5 years and we have further plans to accelerate our growth. We are now looking to appoint an additional candidate in our Bids and Tenders division and would ideally like to attract candidates from a similar background. The role is varied and offers excellent career prospects for the right candidate.
Duties will involve:
* Reporting to the Sales Director, supporting the Bid Managers with day-to-day bidding activities and assisting the Corporate/Commercial and Public Sector sales teams.
* Monitoring bid and proposal inboxes, actioning or directing requests as appropriate, with opportunity identification and distribution.
* Registering and maintaining accounts for online tender portals.
* Managing internal and external bid team communications via email, MS Teams, and telephone.
* Adding and updating opportunities within CRM and bid tracker.
* Preparing sales proposals, documents, and presentations (MS PowerPoint & Word); maintaining and updating the proposal tracker.
* Actioning requests from Frameworks, such as submitting MI reports, updated certificates, and accreditations.
* Filing all relevant bid and proposal documentation and emails.
* Supporting Bid Managers throughout the bid lifecycle, including downloading tender documents, coordinating and completing SQs and RFIs, disseminating client clarifications, and supporting bid production and delivery.
* Assisting in the production of presentation materials.
We would like to attract candidates with the following skills and experience:
* A motivated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Presentable, professional, and approachable.
* Creative, passionate, dedicated, and eager to learn about Vision and key business processes.
* A good sense of humour with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Excellent written skills, telephone manner, attention to detail, and pride in accuracy.
* An analytical mindset.
* Strong skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
* Ability to learn and understand technical (software) solutions.
* Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
* Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience ideally in:
* Sales Administration
* Office Support
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