Bid & Marketing Assistant

at  Rider Levett Bucknall

We are currently recruiting a Bid & Marketing Assistant based in our Riyadh Head Office to support the Bid, Marketing, and Operations team. The primary function of the Bid & Marketing Assistant role is to assist in the preparation of marketing materials, proposals, and presentations while also contributing to the development and execution of marketing strategies for the delivery of high-quality and engaging marketing and communications activity in KSA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite (5.5 or above) (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress and Photoshop).
• Working knowledge of website structure/ functionality and basic HTML.
• To continually develop skills in the latest desktop publishing, printing and graphic design techniques.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, with a thirst for knowledge and learning
• Teamwork, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential
• A collaborative working style and an ability to operate within in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the construction industry would be a distinct advantage
• MS skills – Word, PowerPoint are critical
• Attention to detail essential with excellent writing skills
• Flexibility and open to changing priorities

BID ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Registration and maintenance of accounts for online bid portals
• Monitoring incoming bid information and communications, distributing to bid team and management, and tracking bid submissions
• Support with the management of Bid Library from CVs, and templates to case studies
• Coordinator support to the Bid Managers throughout the bid lifecycle including:
• Downloading tender documents
• Supporting the end-to-end production and delivery of bids
• Assisting with the preparation of kick-off documents
• Coordinating and completing Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and Requests for Information (RFI)
• Disseminating and communicating client tender clarifications
• Populating bid templates
• Supporting the production of presentation materials
• Sourcing imagery to create visually impactful bids and storing these in the bid library

MARKETING ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing creative input and ideas, brainstorming, and developing design concepts from initiation to completion of finished artwork.
• Adhering to and maintaining the integrity of RLB global brand guidelines and supporting their development.
• Designing information graphics, illustrations, brochures and reports, marketing collateral, and signage.
• Supporting all development of digital media including video, animation, interactive tools, and microsites.
• To support the marketing team in developing impactful content to build the RLB brand, and to analyse and attract targeted audiences including potential employees, industry peers, and current and future clients.
• Support HR and business leads on business strategy communications and implement change initiatives, embedding culture and driving employee engagement.
• Supporting the marketing team in the delivery of corporate marketing plans and strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Identifying and supporting the delivery of industry events, awards, and sponsorship opportunities to enhance and promote the RLB brand.