Proposal Manager
Washington, DC, United States
As a Bid Writer you will develop compelling written and visual content that wins us new business through commercial proposals, formal tender processes, and negotiations. You will develop proposal structures, lead storyboard sessions with bid team members, and draft written responses and visual content that conveys our strengths in the most persuasive way possible, gaining maximum quality scores where formal assessment criteria exist.
You will deliver completed written and visual content to the Bid Manager against agreed timelines, escalating and managing issues as required. Working with multiple functions and business units, you will manage numerous priorities and deadlines, whilst ensuring the content library is updated for re-use.
As a Bid Writer you will develop compelling written and visual content that wins us new business through commercial proposals, formal tender processes, and negotiations. You will develop proposal structures, lead storyboard sessions with bid team members, and draft written responses and visual content that conveys our strengths in the most persuasive way possible, gaining maximum quality scores where formal assessment criteria exist.
You will deliver completed written and visual content to the Bid Manager against agreed timelines, escalating and managing issues as required. Working with multiple functions and business units, you will manage numerous priorities and deadlines, whilst ensuring the content library is updated for re-use. This is a hybrid role, 2 days in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, 3 days from home a week. What you'll be doing: Content Development
Establishing effective response structures that consider the clients requirements, as well as provision of evidence and added value
Produce response drafts and develop technical content
Working with the Bid Manager and/or client relationship owners to understand the client relationship and develop key selling points/win themes
Structure compelling narratives based on technical information/raw information and data
Coordination and Collaboration
Ensure understanding of the client, bid requirements and specification, and support with the Streamlining of this information for key bid stakeholders
Leading and facilitating storyboarding sessions with SMEs
Work closely with relevant stakeholders to gather technical input and insights into the bid process
Support SMEs with the management of responses and ensure deadlines are met
Bid Quality Assurance
Ensuring our consistent tone of voice and writing style is applied to all responses
Ensuring all documents produced are visually consistent and professional
Comprehensive reviewing and editing of responses to ensure accuracy, clarity and identify any areas for improvement
Involvement in post-submission reviews to identify areas for improvement on future proposals
What we need from you: Previous Bid Writing experience / tender or proposal writing
Proven track record of coaching sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practice
Experience of working with subject matter experts to understand topics in detail
Ability to write clearly and concisely for readers who are busy or distracted
Strong written English language skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Extensive experience of producing visual collateral that conveys quality and professionalism, as well as clearly articulating the desired message in a way that is compelling and technically accurate
Ability to take complex technical processes and explaining them simply and clearly with words and diagrams
Able to engage confidently with internal stakeholders and clients
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at a senior level
Exceptional time management / prioritisation skills
Prepared to work the hours necessary to meet pre-agreed proposal deadlines
Able to travel when required
Desirable:
Design application skills qualification
Utilities / Energy / Construction industry knowledge
Certified to APMP Foundation or Practitioner Level
What we offer: 25 days holiday
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave
Access to employee assistance programmes
Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Discounts with national retailers
Eye care vouchers
Mobile Phone Discounts
Reward & Recognition Scheme
At Morrison Data Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment to develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
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