Job description
VANRATH are assisting a law/professional services firm with the recruitment of a Business Developer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to develop and progress within an organisation that places immense value on their staff.
This is a permanent - Full-Time Position.
Hybrid working role - Mixture of home working and working in Belfast City Centre office
Salary
£35,000 + fantastic benefit package (market leading) + development and progression opportunities
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Business Development, as well as key stakeholders within the company, this role will involve various content writing activities for different project types and will play a critical role in driving growth and enhancing brand awareness.
- Analysing PQQ/Tender for viability;
- Preparing written responses to PQQ/Tender questions;
- Liaising with internal and external parties to obtain information for submissions;
- Managing the clarification and RFI process;
- Proof-reading colleague's work;
- Assisting with reviewing past successful and unsuccessful submissions and gathering feedback and lessons learned to promote continuous improvement.
- Creating a bid knowledge library and undertaking periodic reviews to ensure all content is up-to-date and applicable
- Responding to due diligence and supplier information requests.
- Leading compelling proposals/private tenders.
- Writing clear and concise copy.
- Assist with press releases and media statements.
- Lead the comms strategy (covering intranet videos and email).
Ideal Person:
- Experience in business development combined with high-level writing skills, preferably in a professional services environment, desirable but not critical
- Strong judgement and a demonstrable track record for confidently suggesting well-reasoned independent strategic recommendations and ideas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - writing is a huge part of this role and there will be a written assessment in the interview
- Ability effectively to co-ordinate competing priorities
- Good and developed practical understanding of marketing and communications
- Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint and an intermediate level
- Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones in a matrix organisation
- Experience with bids/tenders and the processes
Our recent candidate feedback-
''Excellent service tailored to job search requirements. VANRATH were very helpful and kept me informed of potential roles and quickly secured my next role! Fast and efficient service would highly recommend.''
''Would highly recommend Vanrath recruitment agency. They have been a massive help to myself within such a short period of time. Always a wide range of opportunities and jobs with this agency. Staff are always friendly and helpful.''
''VANRATH has helped me secure a job in my field of interest. They were great help during my search and application for my current job, and were always happy to help me and answer questions. Great service and great person wholeheartedly recommend if searching for a job.''
