Reference OTRDG160925aNW Products Hospital Equipment Customers NHS Procurement and Payors Location North East, North West Package £38k basic salary plus bonus, Pension, PHI, Life Assurance
The Company:
1. Leading Healthcare Equipment Manufacturer
2. Global Business on the up
3. Provide a comprehensive solution of Equipment, Consumables and Service
4. Growing and adapting well in today’s marketplace
5. Look after their staff
Benefits of the Commercial Bid Writer
6. £38k basic salary plus bonus
7. Pension
8. PHI
9. Life Assurance
The Role of the Commercial Bid Writer
10. This is a hybrid working, critical and busy role within the team, often with tight deadlines.
11. So, a combination of organisational skills, assertiveness and attention to detail is essential to meet/exceed targets.
12. A strong teamwork ethic, ability to communicate effectively, use of initiative, enthusiasm and motivation are also required.
13. To work closely with the Commercial Team and Bid Writing Team ensuring that timely and high-quality written tender responses are submitted in line with selected opportunities
14. Develop persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.
15. Identify a wide range of tender opportunities for the various products and services offered and summarise the requirements to expedite a bid/no bid decision.
16. Maintaining excellent relationships with all departments to ensure they understand the requirements of the bid and ensure the relevant submission material is prepared promptly.
17. Supporting the sales requirements of tender evaluation days, where required.
18. Client outreach, developing strong relationships with procurement teams
The Ideal Person for the Commercial Bid Writer
19. Minimum two years of bid writing experience
20. GCSE/O level standard or NVQ equivalent with a good standard of English language and the ability to communicate in written and verbal terms professionally.
21. Planning and organisation skills
22. Excellent communication, written and time management skills.
23. Results orientated
24. Assertive and collaborative
25. Experience in any of the following would be beneficial - Healthcare products or services
26. Experience of working in a healthcare environment. - Commercial experience - Research projects - Knowledge of NHS Procurement processes/frameworks
27. Must be IT literate particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability and willingness to learn new IT applications.