YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have anexcitingopportunity for an enthusiasticProposal Coordinatorto join ournationalteam. OurBids & TendersTeam, as part of the wider Customer Solutions function,areapassionateandhigh-performing team,committedtodrivinginnovation, growth, and sales across the business.
This position exists to drive the success of customer bid submissions through expert project management, strategic coordination, and best-practice proposal development. The role will also facilitate workflows between internal teams, administrate assets vital to the teams effective functioning, and drive strategy and improvement across all team activity.
With hybrid work flexibility, you have the option to be based inCarole Park QLD,Macquarie Park NSW,orGreystanes NSW.
YOUR PROFILE
This opportunity presents itself to a commercially minded,strategic thinkerwith a passion for driving businessgrowth, showcasing capability, and finding creative solutionsto customer problems.The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive,with a continuous improvement mindset and an eagerness to learn"a little bit about a lot".
This role ispart-writer,part-marketer, part-project manager, part-analyst, and part-strategist. You'll work to build compelling business proposals, manage collaborative projects,contribute to team strategy, and manageenablementassets vital to the success of the widerbusiness.
If you're interest in pursuing the following careers, this may be the perfectrolefor you:
* Bids/Tenders/Pursuits/Proposals Industry
* Strategic Sales/ B2B Sales/Industrial & Mining Sales
* Marketing/ Branding / Graphic Design
* Copywriting / Technical Writing
* Commercial Strategist/Analyst
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Develop persuasive and robust tender responses, ensuring continuity of the Blackwoods' language and brand identity
* Demonstrate understanding of customers KPI, motivation for change, bid criteria and associated bid strategies to articulate the solution in a clear, concise and compelling response, supported by evidence
* Managecross-functional working groups,bid timelines, stakeholder contributions and quality expectations in document preparation and bid submission
* Organiseand facilitate meetings (often through teleconference) with all relevant stakeholders for each stage of the tender process
* Analyse, interpret and develop compelling data visuals and insights using Blackwoods' databases and customer basket data
* Facilitate a highly collaborative project environment with other members ofkey cross-functionalteamsandsubject matter expertsto meet deadlines and maintain high quality outputs
We are interested in hearing from people who have:
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience in proposal/grant
* Strong time management and ability to prioritise based off commerciality of opportunities
* Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders with a 'Customer First' mentality
* Tertiary qualification inBusiness,Communications, Marketing, Commerce or Law/Other educational backgrounds and experiences willalsobe considered
* Marketing/Design experience with proficiency in Adobe InDesign is highly desirable
What's In It For You
* Permanentrole,incentives &Wesfarmers share plans
* Exclusive Perks:Team Memberdiscount cardfor Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks,FREE One Passsubscription&Wesfarmers discountedoffersfrom over 400 retail partners
* Continuoustraining and career developmentopportunities
* Team events, celebrations,awardrecognition and prizes
* Employee Assistance Program:wellbeingsupportfor you and your immediate family-coveringcounselling, coaching, financial advice, legal guidance, nutritionalservices, & more!
* Refer-A-Friend program–earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
* Ability topurchase up to 4 weeks' additional annual leave
* Generouspaid parental leavepolicy
* Free onsite parkingand more!
NEXT STEPS
If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today with a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.
Blackwoods alsopromotesdiversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTI+ community and people with disabilities.
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