Commercial Bid Writer

Manchester
1 week ago
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The Company: 

Leading Healthcare equipment manufacturer 

Global business on the up  

Provide a comprehensive solution of Equipment, Consumables and Service 

Growing and adapting well in today’s marketplace 

Look after their staff 

Benefits of the Commercial Bid Writer 

£38k basic salary plus bonus 

Pension 

PHI 

Life Assurance 

The Role of the Commercial Bid Writer 

This is a hybrid working, critical and busy role within the team, often with tight deadlines.  

So, a combination of organisational skills, assertiveness and attention to detail is essential to meet/exceed targets.  

A strong teamwork ethic, ability to communicate effectively, use of initiative, enthusiasm and motivation are also required.  

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  

a) Develop persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.  

b) Identify a wide range of tender opportunities for the various products and services offered by the DDH group and summarise the requirements to expedite a bid/no bid decision.  

c) Maintaining excellent relationships with all departments to ensure they understand the requirements of the bid and ensure the relevant submission material is prepared promptly.  

d) Supporting the sales requirements of tender evaluation days, where required.  

e) Client outreach, developing strong relationships with procurement teams 

The Ideal Person for the Commercial Bid Writer 

Minimum two years of bid writing experience 

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.  

Planning and organisation skills  

Excellent communication, written and time management skills.  

Results orientated • Assertive and collaborative  

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial - Healthcare products or services - Experience of working in a healthcare environment. - Commercial experience - Research projects - Knowledge of NHS Procurement processes/frameworks  

Must be IT literate particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability and willingness to learn new IT applications. 

If you think the role of Commercial Bid Writer is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: David Gray 

Email: (url removed) 

Tel no. (phone number removed) 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally

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