We are an innovative, highly accredited market leading technology provider with high employee engagement, working to a clear set of values with sustainability central to its activities. Everyone is welcome and will always be supported in their career with us. We encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work and we will always ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support employees and embrace diversity, which goes beyond policies and procedures, as we provide an environment that nurtures inclusivity and engagement. From comprehensive training programmes a wide variety of apprenticeships and the opportunity to support the community, with up to 3-days a year to volunteer, we provide a place where employees can be at their best. Built around sustainable business methods, and a true dedication to our customers with delivering the best possible service, we believe in our people to always work with integrity and continually innovate. We understand that taking inclusion and diversity seriously as an organisation is imperative to ensure that we live up to our values. Do you have a passion for Technology? Do you have the drive to succeed? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to be part of a growing award-winning technology company? We are seeking a Schools Support Co-ordinator to join our Schools team. As a Schools Support Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in driving opportunities and propositions within the schools vertical. Your primary responsibilities will include creating winning bid proposals, supporting commercial development with key vendors, and assisting the Schools Partner Managers in crafting compelling proposals. You will work closely with the Sales team, Pre-sales, professional services, and our chosen vendors/partners to deliver high-standard proposals. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage qualified opportunities, working with internal and external stakeholders to create winning proposals. Collaborate with pre-sales, technical, and purchasing departments to develop comprehensive proposals. Communicate and coordinate with Sales teams and third parties regarding Pre-Sales support. Build relationships with vendors to secure support and content for sales cycles. Create final propositions for customers, ensuring consistency with Converge branding. Appraise tender submissions and structure effective responses. Act as gatekeeper for bid/no bid qualification and provide strategic input. Support the Schools Partnership Manager team in preparing for procurement meetings. Develop new propositions and service requirements based on customer interactions. Measures of Performance: Maintain a high bid-to-win ratio. Ensure customer satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders. Achieve high accuracy in written and commercial responses. Meet solution sales KPIs when responding to support requests. Essential Qualifications: GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent. Desired Qualifications: Business Studies IT Essential Experience and Skills: Proven track record of providing high-level administrative support. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.). Experience in providing accurate forecasting using CRM. Outstanding attention to detail and commercial knowledge. Ability to articulate solutions to multiple stakeholders. Experience in managing multiple opportunities from qualification to proposal submission. Understanding of technology and best practices in bid writing. General administration experience in a busy office environment. Desired Experience and Skills: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (CRM). Job details: This is a full time position - 37 hours per week. Hybrid We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of sufficient applications for this position. No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community. We have an equality, diversity, and inclusion policy that support this approach. To discuss any reasonable adjustment or request a paper based application form as an alternative, please contact People Operations on 08448 22 11 22 Agencies need not apply. Other details Job Family Sales Job Function Sales Pay Type Salary