Bid Writer

NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries.

Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world, and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.

About your new role:

We are on the lookout for a skilled Bid Writer to join our expanding Growth team. In this role, you will play the critical role of supporting our global sales efforts by developing persuasive, high-impact bid proposals that will help secure new business and clients. Reporting directly to the Head of Growth, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the business to craft high-quality content and strategic narratives that win competitive tenders and drive significant revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a Bid Writer, you will be required to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:

• Bid Management & Strategy:
• Lead the end-to-end bid writing process, from initial qualification and strategy development to final submission.
• Work closely with the sales lead to understand client requirements, pain points, and strategic objectives.
• Develop compelling bid strategies and win themes that differentiate SUPPLIERASSURANCE and highlight our unique value proposition.
• Manage bid timelines and ensure all deadlines are met with high-quality submissions.
• Content Creation & Development:
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals, tenders, RFI/RFP responses, and other sales-enablement content.
• Translate complex technical information and product features into easily understandable benefits for a diverse audience.
• Develop (in collaboration with Marketing) and maintain a comprehensive library of reusable content, case studies, testimonials, and standard responses.
• Collaborate with teams such as Marketing, Product Development and Client Delivery to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy.
• Tailor content to specific client needs, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Sales Enablement & Support:
• Act as a key content resource for the sales team, supporting them with the necessary collateral to articulate our value effectively.
• Proactively identify content gaps and develop new materials to support sales initiatives. Liaising closely with Marketing to support this.
• Participate in deal review meetings to understand the sales pipeline and prioritise bid opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our sales processes and tools.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
• Proofread and edit all bid documents to ensure grammatical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Ensure all bids comply with client requirements, legal regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to identify areas for improvement and best practice sharing.

As a dynamic organisation, NQC Ltd. may require for an employee’s duties to vary from time to time. The post holder acknowledges that they may be required to work flexibly and undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the role, within the scope of, and proportionate to, the nature of the post.

To be successful for this role, you will ideally meet these requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Manager, or similar role within a B2B SaaS or technology environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and persuasive arguments.
• Ability to understand complex business challenges and translate them into winning bid strategies.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships with the Growth team, cross-functionally, and with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work.
• A strong understanding of SaaS business models, cloud technologies, and software solutions with the ability to quickly grasp and articulate complex technical concepts.
• Essential: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or a related field.
• Desirable: A role-specific certification such as APMP.

Key Competencies

• Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations.
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding.
• Champions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors. 
• Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change. 
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues.

• Competitive salary package

• Hybrid working policy of 60% office-based
• Private Pension/Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Learning & Development through Udemy platform
• 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary after 6 months)
• YuLife - employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Regular company socials & events