Description
We are looking for a Marketing and Bid Co-ordinator for our Central region, based in our Warrington office. This role will support the Central Region business in managing and delivering bids alongside providing marketing support.
This is an excellent development opportunity for a candidate who is experienced in bidding and looking for more responsibility in managing submissions and coordinating all elements of the bidding process, working with senior directors and key account managers in the region. In addition, you'll be able to provide marketing support on written and digital communications, key account management, event support and business development.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare bid documentation such as pre-qualification and tender documents, presentation material and collate technical input where required
* Assist in the management of bid process - reviewing bid notices, preparing bid plans, tracking wins and losses and producing a report.
* Manage elements of the bidding process from collecting and maintaining up-to-date experience and project images, exemplar answers, client references and testimonials to co-ordinating win/launch sessions, producing best practice responses and maintaining oversight of all bid related activity.
* Coordinate and write news and features for internal and external publication
* Support the creation of new marketing materials, in particular, capability statements and award submissions.
* Undertake sector, client and other general market research
* Respond to ad-hoc marketing queries and requests for information
* Support with the organisation and management of seminars, exhibitions and events
* Assist with CRM updates
Requirements:
*Previous experience of coordinating and supporting the production of prequalification and tender documents
*Strong project management skills - ability to meet tight deadlines
*Excellent written communication skills
*Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
*Strong interpersonal skills - able to deal with people at all levels
*Excellent team working skills
*Understanding and interest in marketing communications
*Excellent proof reading skills and attention to detail
*Previous experience within a professional services environment is desirable
*Previous experience in a marketing role and co-ordinating events
*Strong computer literacy, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook packages
*InDesign is desirable, but not essential