Bid Writer - Sandton at Tsebo Solution

Duties & Responsibilities    
BID Management

• Lead the entire bid management process, including reading tender document, placing together company documents and working with the BDM in completing the bid.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of client requirements, project scope, and objectives to guide the proposal preparation process.
• Create a detailed proposal timeline, assign tasks to team members, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee the compilation of all necessary documentation and collateral required for the proposal, including technical specifications, financial narration, and compliance documents

Copywrite and Market Research

• Utilize creative copywriting skills to craft persuasive and engaging proposal content.
• Ensure that all written materials are clear, concise, and tailored to the specific needs of each bid.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all proposal documents.
• Create compelling executive summaries, value propositions, and benefits statements that capture the essence of the proposal.
• Conduct thorough market research to gain insights into potential clients, their industries, and competitors.
• Analyze market trends and client preferences to tailor proposals that resonate with the target audience.
• Identify key selling points and differentiators to highlight in the proposals

Project Management

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, technical teams, sales team, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions and meetings to extract critical data and insights.
• Ensure that the proposal reflects a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of the project.
• Develop a system to track proposal deadlines, milestones, and submission requirements.
• Work diligently to meet or exceed all submission deadlines, even when faced with tight schedules.

Quality qualification

• Review all proposal content meticulously to ensure accuracy, coherence, and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Edit and proofread materials to eliminate any grammatical or typographical errors.
• Seek feedback from peers and stakeholders to continuously improve proposal quality.

Proposal Template

• Create and manage a library of proposal templates, boilerplate content, and case studies for easy access and reuse.
• Regularly update and refine templates to reflect the latest industry standards and best practices.
• Streamline the proposal creation process by integrating these templates

Skills and Competencies    

• Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Written proficiency in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service driven, innovative, reliable and assertive.
• Strong customer focus and able to work under pressure on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Independent and team worker.
• Excellent written and PowerPoint bid preparation skills.

Qualifications    

• Relevant degree or diploma (business/marketing/project management/Linguistics).
• Registered member of APMP certified would be an added advantage