Junior Bid Manager
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Who are Benefex? 💚💜
We are a fast-moving technology company, and one of the most successful providers of online reward and benefits solutions in the UK. We believe no one comes to work to do a bad job or be actively disengaged, and that technology is instrumental in providing an exceptional employee experience. We are striving to create seamless but tangible interactions between employers and employees, making work a rewarding place for every single one of us. To help us on our quest to be the best, we need brilliant people on board and that’s where you come in. 🚀
Why should you apply? 🌟
- Impact: Play a critical role in helping Benefex secure new customers.
- Learn: Develop your written and communication skills through creating compelling bids that align with prospect needs.
- Team: Work in a fast paced sales environment whilst collaborating with the wider business teams, building a network of contacts across marketing, product and customer success.
- Top 10 Employer, Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards
- Work for a profitable, fast-growing market leader in the online reward and benefits space
**Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and require to people to be based in the UK or Ireland for this position**
Great benefits:
💰 £40,000
🤸 Flexible work – choose a working setup that works for you, our only ask is to see you once a month in the office and you must be based in the UK or Ireland.
✈️ 25 days holiday plus your local bank holidays
🎂 Your birthday off
❤️ Two half day wellbeing days
🩺 Healthcare cash plan to cover the costs of day to day healthcare
🧠 Employee Assistance Plan 24/7 365 support
🤒 Income Protection (75%) and life assurance (4x salary)
🤑 Pension scheme
🌟 Enhanced parental leave package - 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
💳 £50 monthly allowance to spend on whatever takes your fancy, your very own Benefex card will be topped up at the start of each month!
Role Overview 🚀
The Junior Bid Manager will play a vital role in supporting the Bid Manager in the efficient management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Tender responses. This position will also involve maintaining and updating the database of standard responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs), information security, and product-related enquiries. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders within the organisation to ensure timely and accurate completion of bids, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Responsibilities 🤘
- Collaborate with the Bid Manager to prepare and submit RFI, RFP, and Tender responses, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.
- Conduct research to gather relevant information and data to support bid responses.
- Assist in coordinating and organising bid-related activities, including gathering input from subject matter experts, drafting responses, and reviewing bid documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of standard responses to commonly asked questions, information security, and product inquiries to streamline the bid response process.
- Work closely with internal teams, such as Sales, Product Development, and Legal, to gather necessary information and insights for bids.
- Support the Bid Manager in identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues related to bid submissions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the bid process aligns with company objectives, values, and compliance standards.
- Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to enhance bid strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of bid-related activities, including proposal versions, client feedback, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Carry out win/loss calls.
What are we looking for? 🔎
- Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a similar role, working on large complex and global bids.
- Experience working in B2B SaaS.
- Strong organisational skills with a track record of managing multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other bid management tools.
- Strong research and analytical skills to gather relevant information and data for bid responses.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with CRM systems and document management software
- Experience using Adobe suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Previous experience working within HR tech/Employee Benefits
Even if you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who are eager to learn and grow. We also offer a variety of other roles, so please check out our careers page to see if there is something else that might be a good fit for you.
Our interview process
✌ Benefex understands the need to have a fast and efficient process, the below will all be completed in the shortest time possible.
📞 Initial informal call with the Talent team
🧪 Online tests in numeracy and logical reasoning
⏳ Interview with the hiring manager and a member of the team
🤩 Final interview with the Director
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, please let us know with your application
- Department
- Sales
- Locations
- Southampton
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Yearly salary
- £40,000
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