Vacancy Name
Presales Bid Manager
Requisition No
VN3500
Time Type
Full Time
Location
Thames Ditton Office
Country
United Kingdom
Job Description
Find purpose in each day while contributing to a workplace revolution! SHL, People Science. People Answers!
Do you love contributing to commercial growth and success? Are you commercial, data savvy, creative and able to create great written content? Do you have experience in a product marketing, bid management or presales role? If so, this exciting opportunity as a
Presales Specialist
(Bid Management and Response Content)
at SHL could be the next step in your presales career. In this role, you’ll support the Presales function and Commercial teams by building custom client demos, developing RFP responses, writing high quality Statements of Work and ensuring our deals are appropriately scoped and priced.
A great benefits package is offered in a culture where career development, with ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture. There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there’s no better time to become a part of something transformational. Hybrid working is available.
What you will be doing:
Creating, curating, and presenting compelling customised content to clearly communicate the value proposition of SHL’s solutions and services. Assist the Solution Architects and Sales team during the presales phase and in preparation for client meetings, including building custom product demos, responding to RFPs/RFIs, creating compelling Word/Excel proposals and presentations. Collaborate with Solution Architects and sales teams to ensure content aligns with customer requirements, business goals, strategy. Work closely with Centre of Excellence to understand customer technical requirements and submission planning. Develop knowledge on what products and services we deliver. Ensure all aspects of client engagements can be delivered and set realistic timelines. Have a solid understanding of our solutions, stay appraised of digital roadmap and releases and help refine product positioning and messaging to resonate with the client’s industry and business context. Develop and maintain a local library of reusable content, templates, and resources for presales presentations, proposals, and client demos. Continuously assess the effectiveness of content, iterate based on client feedback and sales outcomes and stay up to date with industry trends, competitor content, and customer preferences.
What we are looking for from you:
Essential:
Presales or product marketing experience, including statements of work and proposals. Design tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Synthesia, Adobe, Canva). PreSales tools (e.g. Walnut, Custom Report Developer tools). Marketing tools (e.g. Canva, Synthesia).
Desirable:
Presales within a technology, SaaS or services industry. Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with an ability to craft clear, persuasive, and engaging content. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple content development projects simultaneously.
Get in touch:
Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.
About Us We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology. We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation. When you inspire and transform people’s lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL’s products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.
What SHL can offer you Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL). Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family. Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success. A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL). The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others. SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Do you love contributing to commercial growth and success? Are you commercial, data savvy, creative and able to create great written content? Do you have experience in a product marketing, bid management or presales role? If so, this exciting opportunity as a
Presales Specialist
(Bid Management and Response Content)
at SHL could be the next step in your presales career. In this role, you’ll support the Presales function and Commercial teams by building custom client demos, developing RFP responses, writing high quality Statements of Work and ensuring our deals are appropriately scoped and priced.
A great benefits package is offered in a culture where career development, with ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture. There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there’s no better time to become a part of something transformational. Hybrid working is available.
What you will be doing:
Creating, curating, and presenting compelling customised content to clearly communicate the value proposition of SHL’s solutions and services. Assist the Solution Architects and Sales team during the presales phase and in preparation for client meetings, including building custom product demos, responding to RFPs/RFIs, creating compelling Word/Excel proposals and presentations. Collaborate with Solution Architects and sales teams to ensure content aligns with customer requirements, business goals, strategy. Work closely with Centre of Excellence to understand customer technical requirements and submission planning. Develop knowledge on what products and services we deliver. Ensure all aspects of client engagements can be delivered and set realistic timelines. Have a solid understanding of our solutions, stay appraised of digital roadmap and releases and help refine product positioning and messaging to resonate with the client’s industry and business context. Develop and maintain a local library of reusable content, templates, and resources for presales presentations, proposals, and client demos. Continuously assess the effectiveness of content, iterate based on client feedback and sales outcomes and stay up to date with industry trends, competitor content, and customer preferences.
What we are looking for from you:
Essential:
Presales or product marketing experience, including statements of work and proposals. Design tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Synthesia, Adobe, Canva). PreSales tools (e.g. Walnut, Custom Report Developer tools). Marketing tools (e.g. Canva, Synthesia).
Desirable:
Presales within a technology, SaaS or services industry. Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with an ability to craft clear, persuasive, and engaging content. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple content development projects simultaneously.
Get in touch:
Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.
About Us We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology. We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation. When you inspire and transform people’s lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL’s products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.
What SHL can offer you Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL). Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family. Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success. A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL). The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others. SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
