A renewable energy solutions provider is seeking a Bid Manager / Writer to join its business. The successful Bid Manager / Writer will be involved pre-RFP, ensuring all resources are aligned to the client's requirements long before the bid gets underway. The Bid Manager / Writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign-off, and document production. After bid submission, the you will remain involved through the presentation and negotiation stages, ensuring all lessons learned are fed back and implemented.
Core Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end bid process.
* Work with the Sales lead to develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling.
* Help define the bid process within the organisation.
* Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales and subject matter experts.
* Ensure win themes are articulated in such a way to meet / exceed the client's requirements.
* Deliver completed written proposal responses against agreed RFP deadlines, escalating issues as required.
* Lead storyboard sessions with bid / proposal team members.
* Undertake market research for the kick off and solution meetings.
* Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts.
* Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
* Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers.
Background / Experience
* Strong academic background (degree level) in English Language or equivalent is desirable.
* Experience of writing and managing winning bids
* Excellent time management / prioritisation skills.
* Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proof-reading skills.
Should this position be of interest, please send your CV to Ben Hannon on ben_hannon@bidsolutions.com