Business Development Analyst at Pivotage Consulting

Job ID: SMC/1117/BDA
Job Description
Reporting to Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager and Commercial Director, your responsibilities will include the following;

• Identifying and exploring all sources of potential tender notices/framework agreements/accreditation opportunities and preferred provider schemes, including tenders.
• Preparing contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Contributing to the submission of high quality tenders, pre-qualification documents, framework agreements, presentations and any other supporting information by writing and editing text in accordance with deadlines and requirements.
• Ensuring the BD/Marketing team are presented with any opportunities of potential interest to the organization, in-line with specified deadlines.
• Submitting expressions of interest as required.
• Maintaining accurate lists of all upcoming, recently submitted, not pursued and unsuccessful tenders.
• Attending tender briefings, conferences and training events as required, ensuring the relevant information is summarized and fed back effectively.
• Assisting the BD/Marketing team in ensuring that all requests for information/action are responded to in a professional, proactive and timely manner.
• Collating and arranging information and resources in the development of a new and up-to-date bid library.
• Assisting the BD/Marketing team in ensuring that all information held on the systems for the purpose of tendering activities is kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Prospecting potential clients and converting them into increased business opportunities.
• Presenting new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Recognizing opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
• Submitting and ensuring data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
• Attending industry functions, including conferences and association events, and contributing information and feedback on upcoming market trends.
• Arranging business meetings with prospective clients.
• Interpreting data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports

Requirements
A suitable candidate must:

• Be degree qualified
• Have project management skills/qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, PMP)
• Be able to write high quality tender submissions
• Have experience in putting together a viable budget for new businesses
• Have strong knowledge of government laws and its implications in tendering for new business, including service redesign
• Be able to lead and motivate a project team to get the best out of individuals for the benefit of a tender/proposal
• Have a strong understanding of the Oil Industry