Proposal Writer Manager

• Manage the development of large, complex bids and tenders.
• Fast paced and demanding role, play a key role in growing our client base.
• Work a diverse range of clients.

Our team members nourish the bodies and minds of thousands of people every day, through food and support services focused on health and well-being. Creating bonds and connections between people and communities across Australia, Compass Group’s corporate footprint is designed for people, the planet and communities in which we work to thrive now and long into the future.

THE POSITION

• Manage bid response documentation in consultation with the bid lead and in accordance with Bid Management process.
• Develop, write, and co-ordinate the production and delivery of bid and proposal responses in accordance with required timeframes and bid process.
• Understand and Communicate Bid Strategy – Ensure bid response documentation requirements meet the client requirements in both format and response content.
• Understand key client drivers, associated bid strategies and the solution and ensure this is articulated in a clear, concise and compelling bid response; supported by evidence.
• Utilise standardised content and support management of bid library as content is created for bids on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate the independent review and sign off of completed tender responses to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with Compass and client requirements.
• Responsible for self-management of project delivery against timelines/deadlines.
• Liaise with the BD team and key stakeholders to anticipate and prepare for tender opportunities.

THE PERSON

• Degree qualified in writing, marketing or communication style programs.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in proposal writing or similar writing/content development role.
• Ability to communicate client-oriented solutions creatively.
• Functional/ Technical Skills & Competencies
• Expert writing and document presentation skills in an external facing context; including an ability to write customer focussed and creative content.
• Proven word processing/document development skills.
• Competent in all Microsoft packages.
• Good planning skills.
• Proven ability to manage tasks to full completion.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision making and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders (e.g. customers, owners, colleagues, suppliers, corporate) with ability to work and interface credibly with peers.
• Self-managed and motivated with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Additional desirable skills:

• Proposal co-ordination/management experience on large complex bids within a business to business or business to government service organisation.
• Some knowledge of InDesign.

THE BENEFITS

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Access to a wide variety of training & development.
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
• Personal and site-based recognition programs.
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile.
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further.