Bid Specialist

Converge Technology Solutions UK; Acton Gate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Acton Gate is seeking a Bid Specialist to join their Solution Sales team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in direct sales within technology, strong writing skills for drafting proposals, and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously. This full-time hybrid position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in direct sales/account management in technology in the public sector.
• Outstanding presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience on working on multiple bids simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with key opportunity leads to establish win themes for each bid.
• Produce winning tenders by writing compelling responses.
• Manage the bid process to ensure timely submission.

Skills

Direct sales/account management

Solution selling

Presentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English

A Levels

Degree in related subject

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Converge Technology Solutions: A Commitment to Inclusivity, Innovation, and Sustainability

As part of a global technology business, Converge Technology Solutions, the trading names of Stone Technologies Limited based in Staffordshire, UK, designing industry specific IT solutions for each and every client. An IT reseller and IT manufacturer as well as having an award-winning IT recycling facility. Standing out as an innovative, highly accredited market leader with exceptional employee engagement. Our core values are clear, with sustainability at the heart of our activities.

Inclusivity and Support: We believe that everyone is welcome and will always be supported in their career with us. We encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our Disability Confident Employer and Foster Friendly accreditations are a testament to our commitment to these principles.

Nurturing Diversity: Our support for employees and embrace of diversity go beyond policies and procedures. We provide an environment that nurtures inclusivity and engagement. From comprehensive training programs and a wide variety of apprenticeships to opportunities for community support with up to three days a year to volunteer, we create a space where employees can thrive.

Sustainable Practices: Built around sustainable business methods and a true dedication to delivering the best possible service to our customers, we believe in our people to always work with integrity and continually innovate. We understand that taking inclusion and diversity seriously is imperative to living up to our values.

Do you have a passion for Technology? Do you have the drive to succeed? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to be part of a growing award-winning technology company?

Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Bid Specialist to join our Solution Sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the short, medium and long term acquisition of customer projects including but not limited to education frameworks. They will work closely with the Sales team, Pre-sales and Professional services team and be an exceptional, persuasive and versatile writer, with a high degree of attention to detail – drafting, editing and proof-reading bids, technical documentation and supporting material.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with key opportunity leads as relevant, including, sales, subject matter experts, architects and project teams to establish key messages and win themes for each bid.
• Produce winning tenders by writing compelling responses to customer questions and requirements.
• Lead all Free school bid engagement, research/attend meetings in order to develop an understanding of individual customer requirements and bring bid/tender responses to life.
• Co-ordinate and manage the bid process effectively, ensuring all tenders are submitted in a timely and organised manner.
• Manage the bid process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business sales.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English

Desired Qualifications

• A Levels
• A degree in a related subject and/or professional qualifications would be advantageous
• Full valid driving licence as UK travel is required.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in direct sales/account management in technology in the public sector
• Skilled Solution seller with proven ability to create winning proposals.
• Solution selling experience essential.
• Have outstanding presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Have knowledge to articulate a solution to multiple stakeholders.
• Experience providing accurate forecasting using CRM.
• Experience on working on multiple bids at the same time.

Desired Experience

• A clear and demonstrable track record of sales with achievement on/exceeding target.
• Previous experience of designing and drafting of bids for submission to new builds and education establishments is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Job details

This is a full time position - 37 hours per week - Hybrid

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of sufficient applications for this position.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community. We have an equality, diversity, and inclusion policy that support this approach.

To discuss any reasonable adjustment or request a paper based application form as an alternative, please contact People Operations on 08448 22 11 22

Agencies need not apply.