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Senior Bid-Writer

Senior Bid-Writer

ElevateRiyadh, Riyadh Province, SA
3 days ago
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About Elevate :

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organisations to find their limits and push past them. 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, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

Our team of 500+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on  X ,   LinkedIn , and   Instagram .

Role Description

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, aligned to organisational strategy and commercial targets.

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 role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel between Riyadh and Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

  • Lead the development of proposals alongside technical leaders, ensuring clarity, strategic focus, and persuasive storytelling.
  • Coordinate inputs across internal teams, including Elevate's internal divisions :  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.

Bid Management & Process

  • 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.
  • Leadership & Team Management

  • 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.
  • Departmental Coordination & 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.
  • Skills & Competencies

    Leadership & Collaboration

  • 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.
  • Communication

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to distill complex ideas into persuasive, concise language.
  • Strong storytelling ability and visual communication skills in PowerPoint and Word.
  • Confident communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder-facing capabilities.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  • Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Hive).
  • Strong analytical and research skills; ability to synthesise insights into actionable content.
  • High attention to detail with consistency across tone, structure, and design.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Personal Attributes

  • High degree of integrity, ownership, and drive.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong cultural awareness of the GCC, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
  • Discretion with confidential and commercially sensitive information.
  • Key Performance Indicators

  • Bid-win rate
  • Technical evaluation scores
  • Timeliness
  • Client acquisition
  • Client growth
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sport, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in consulting, including bid writing, proposal management, or similar.
  • Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex proposals and  /  or projects within strict deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of the GCC’s sports, culture and entertainment sectors.
  • Written and verbal reasoning.
  • Significant experience of producing client facing materials and working with design and creative teams.
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