Presales and BD Consultant

Can you bring creative and strategic thinking with a passion for winning business?

We believe in teamwork, fun, complex projects, and simple solutions. How about you? We are seeking a highly creative and strategic individual to join our team as a Creative Proposal Maker. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in crafting compelling and persuasive proposals that effectively communicate our value proposition to clients. This role requires a strong understanding of bid management, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, and business development.

Would you like to…?

• Develop and produce high-quality, creative, and persuasive proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and subject matter experts, to gather and analyse proposal requirements.
• Conduct in-depth research on clients and their needs to tailor proposals accordingly.
• Develop compelling storylines and messaging that align with the company's brand and target audience.
• Design and create visually appealing proposal layouts and graphics.
• Ensure proposals are compliant with RFP/RFI/RFQ guidelines and meet submission deadlines.
• Manage the proposal development process, including tracking and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of proposal templates and libraries.
• Participate in bid strategy discussions and provide input on win themes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and developing proposal strategies.

We would like you to have...

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 5-6 years of experience in proposal development and writing.
• Proven ability to create compelling and persuasive written content.
• Strong understanding of bid management, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, and proposal lifecycle.
• Experience in business development and sales support.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Keynote, Numbers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience in Sales & pipeline data management.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the Design industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of graphic design and layout software.
• Ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Knowledge of Human-Centred Design methodology is a plus. 

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