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Bid Writer
International SOS. Lead the development, coordination, writing, and submission of responses to RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and other business opportunities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in bid writing and proposal development, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the proposal lifecycle. Proficient in managing multiple proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver persuasive and customer-focused submissions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bid Writing ExperienceProposal DevelopmentMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyAPMP Foundation CertificationAI-Enabled Tools Utilization
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Hard Skills
Proposal ManagementContent DevelopmentTechnical WritingEditingProofreadingDocument ManagementVersion ControlQuality AssuranceAnalytical SkillsProject Coordination
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationStakeholder ManagementStrong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCritical Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Bid Management ToolsProposal Automation ToolsCRM PlatformsContent Management SystemsAI-Assisted Writing Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP Foundation Certification
Industry Keywords
RFPRFQTendersProposal GovernanceBusiness AcumenClient ClarificationSubmission ComplianceProcess ImprovementsKnowledge RepositoriesFast-Paced Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development, coordination, writing, and submission of responses to RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and other business opportunities
- Manage proposal activities throughout the bid lifecycle, including processes, timelines, and governance requirements
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and subject matter experts to gather information and develop proposal content
- Produce clear, persuasive, customer-focused responses communicating International SOS’ value proposition and differentiators
- Ensure submissions comply with client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions
- Manage proposal document control, review cycles, approvals, and version control through final submission
- Coordinate bid reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback
- Support bid qualification activities and identify risks to successful submission
- Manage client clarification requests and post-submission activities
- Maintain proposal content, templates, and knowledge repositories
- Contribute to process improvements and bid best practices
- Manage multiple concurrent opportunities and competing deadlines
- Support the Regional Bid Management Director on strategic projects and initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 2 years of bid writing and proposal development experience
- Proven track record of producing high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals
- Practical experience using bid management and proposal automation tools, CRM platforms, and content management systems
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for proposal development, content creation, and efficiency while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and human oversight
- Experience supporting end-to-end proposal development activities, including planning, content development, reviews, submission, and lessons learned
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism or related field preferred
- APMP Foundation Certification or equivalent proposal management certification preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with proposal management, content management, and AI-assisted writing tools
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adoption of proposal management best practices
- English to a high written and verbal level
- Ability to speak French is an advantage
- Strong proposal, bid, and tender management knowledge
- Excellent written communication, technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong commercial and business acumen
- Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of proposal governance, document management, version control, and quality assurance best practices
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
Comp & perks- Dynamic and respectful workplace
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Light travel as required by the business