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Bid Writer

Michael Page Marketing
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Bid Writer position is essential within the insurance sales team, tasked with creating and managing high-quality bid responses.
  • Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 2 years of experience in bids-related roles.
  • The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, along with a bonus scheme of up to 9% of the base salary.
  • Additional benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and pension contributions of up to 12%.
  • The position also allows for hybrid working, providing a flexible balance between office and home work.

The Bid Writer position is a critical role within the insurance sales team, responsible for producing and managing high-quality bid responses. This role will ensure that all bids accurately reflect the company's capabilities and adhere to the highest standards.

Client Details

Our client is a respected player in the insurance industry, with a head office in Leeds. Known for its robust retirement solutions, the company operates on a national scale and is committed to excellent customer service.

Description

The responsibilities for the Bid Writer role will include:

  • Producing well-researched and articulated bid responses.
  • Collaborating with the sales and technical teams to gather accurate information for bids.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Managing the end-to-end bid process, from initial request to submission.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the insurance industry and market trends.
  • Developing and implementing bid strategies to secure new business opportunities.
  • Monitoring and reporting on the progress and success of bids.
  • Continually improving bid processes and documentation to increase success rates.

Profile

A successful Bid Writer should have:

  • 2+ years experience in Bids positions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A background in financial or professional services is preferable, but not essential
  • The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of teams and individuals.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
  • The drive to continually improve processes and outcomes.
  • An understanding of bid best practices and relevant regulations.

Job Offer

On offer for the Bid Writer role:

  • A competitive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000
  • Bonus scheme - up to 9% of base salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension contributions up to 12%!
  • The opportunity for hybrid working, offering a balance between office and home work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.