Bid Writer

Recruiter
Johnson Controls
Location
Leicester
Salary
Competitive
Posted
03 Aug 2021
Closes
05 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Bid Writer - WD

What you will do

You will report to the Sales Enablement Executive. You will work as part of a bid team and across all business units. You will manage a tender bid from inception to completion to secure contracts. The successful post-holder will be contributing to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates the business value proposition.

The role will leverage best practices to retain customers going through the tender process and to win new projects. The successful applicant must be Tenacious with a "can-do" attitude and must be persistent, resolute in focusing on maintaining the highest standard of workmanship.

How you will do it/Key Responsibilities

Responses for PQQ in ITTs
Lead Storyboard sessions with virtual team members to develop coherent and tailored responses
Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site visits from and interviews with potential clients
Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process
Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement
Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practice
Keep abreast of developments (both local and national) in the PS (through media, Govt. information sites and others) to be passed onto Account Managers.
Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
Work with the Tender Coordinator to maintain a Bid Database, tracking exactly what opportunities are out in the marketplace. Which bids we are/have responded to. Which business we have won/lost.

Qualifications

What we look for

[Required Qualifications - Education, Skills & Experience]

English & Maths (A,B or C grades) GCSE or Equivalent
Bid/proposal Writing Background or Degree educated
Advanced MS Word Skills & proficient in MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail (QA Responsibility)
Proven track record of developing successful proposals
Strong time management/ prioritization skills
Excellent attention to detail
Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Functional/Technical Skills

[Preferred Qualifications - Education, Skills & Experience]

Knowledge of the Public Sector and how it operates advantageous but not essential

Job Sales & Marketing
Primary LocationGB-Leicestershire-Leicester
Other LocationsGB-United Kingdom-Birmingham
Organization Bldg Technologies & Solutions

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