Senior Bid-Writer

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Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high‑performing organisations to push beyond their limits. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data‑driven insights, and talent optimisation, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, the firm helped sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. Today it stands at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, supporting ambitious businesses across these sectors.

Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with thoughtful insights and a people‑centric approach provide a 360‑degree view of customers, underpinning intelligent decision‑making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

The company boasts a team of 500+ employees across 20 global locations. Elevate prioritises diversity, welcoming individuals who bring new perspectives to the team.

The Senior Bid Writer is a key member of the Business Development team at Elevate MENA, responsible for leading and managing the bid function, including line management. The role combines proposal writing, workflow coordination, and team leadership to deliver high‑quality, strategically aligned submissions across the Sports, Culture, and Entertainment sectors. The Senior Bid Writer oversees the full bid process—from interpreting briefs and coordinating inputs to crafting final proposals that reflect Elevate’s positioning and creative excellence.

A strong background in copywriting, marketing, media, or a related field is essential; experience in commercial or consulting services is an advantage. The position is primarily office‑based, with occasional travel between Riyadh and Dubai.

• Lead the development of proposals alongside technical leaders, ensuring clarity, strategic focus, and persuasive storytelling.
• Coordinate inputs across internal teams, including Consulting & Advisory, Brand Sponsorship & Activation, Commercial & Sales, Arts & Culture, Creative, and external partners.
• Write, edit, and proofread all submissions to ensure consistency with Elevate brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Creative team to produce visually compelling decks and templates.

• Manage multiple concurrent bids through structured planning and clear timelines.
• Lead bid kick‑offs, aligning teams on win themes, roles, and deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance the BD department’s templates, trackers, content libraries, and filing systems.
• Oversee compliance, submission logistics, and coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Track opportunities, clarifications, and outcomes through CRM and internal tools.

• Supervise and mentor bid writers and coordinators within the BD function.
• Oversee task allocation, workflow, and quality reviews to ensure timely delivery.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve writing standards and proposal strategy.

• Manage bid department priorities and resourcing in coordination with BD leadership.
• Monitor workload, capacity, and deliverable timelines across all submissions.
• Support bid/no‑bid discussions by providing input on scope, timelines, and resource feasibility.
• Contribute to proposal positioning by aligning content with client objectives and market trends.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to strengthen proposal narratives and case studies.
• Analyse feedback and competitor submissions to drive continuous improvement.

• Proven ability to lead proposal efforts and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams under pressure.
• Strong mentoring and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal abilities.
• Self‑motivated, accountable, and proactive in driving quality and delivery.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to distill complex ideas into persuasive, concise language.
• Strong…