I am currently recruiting for a Global Market Leading IT Software Company who operate in the Airline Sector.

This is a role that requires a high degree of networked skills. You must have an ability to work in a pressurised environment, to challenging deadlines, with a forensic level of attention to detail. You will also need an ability to cope with multiple complex opportunities simultaneously. You will co-ordinate a virtual bid team with the relevant service, product and have the required business knowledge to prepare a winning bid, whilst taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process in conjunction with the sales lead.

Key accountabilities will include;

• Taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process, with all necessary procedures and governance adherence
• Preparing and reviewing the commercial financial aspects of the bid
• Risk tracking and management
• Scheduling and facilitating proposal kick-off meetings, key review meetings and final document review
• Coordinate proposal input from a variety of stakeholders
  Coordinate document production, version control and delivery of the completed proposal
• Leading bid story boarding sessions, alongside the sales lead
• Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues relating to the bid and how it is to be articulated
• Lead with developing a proposal structure
• Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and visual presentation
• Sound commercial understanding

Key skills and Experience required:

Essential:

• Superlative time management / prioritisation skills
• Strong team management capabilities
• Strong written English language skills
• Strong commercial understanding
• Professional understanding of templates, macros and styles
• Advanced MS Word skills & proficient in MS Office
• Some knowledge of project management would be an advantage