Williams Lea is hiring for a Hybrid Proposal/Business Development Specialist for our Columbus office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm!
Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug)
401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Domestic Partner Coverage
Commuter Benefits
Legal Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to on-site Gym and Caf (Columbus only)
Company Provided Parking
Essential Functions:
- Creates and compiles materials for client-facing deliverables (pitches capabilities statements proposals and presentations and other marketing collateral):
- Participates in discussions to outline content direction and arrive at messaging and win themes
- Researches client information precedent material and other marketing assets to integrate into deliverables
- Communicates with business development colleagues lawyers and others to request content solicit reviews
- Drafts edits proofreads and compiles materials sometimes as lead writer/project coordinator
- Creates proposal project plans to identify required components and manage deadlines
- Assists with tasks related to the proposal generation tool as well as other information repositories
- Assists pitch and proposal reporting across the BD&M Department and drives best practices
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications: (required or preferred)
- Bachelors degree preferably in Marketing English or a communication field
Professional Experience: (required or preferred)
- At least 4 years of work experience in marketing writing and project/production management in the professional services arena (e.g. law accounting or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate trade association or academic sectors
- Law firm and pitch/proposal experience a plus
Technical Skills: (required or preferred)
- Strong writing and editing skills; attention to detail
- Strong project management capabilities; ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Strong MS Office experience (Word Excel PowerPoint) is required
- Experience with proposal generation system and/or desktop publishing a plus
Performance Traits: (i.e. analytical communication skills problem-solving abilities etc.)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Strong customer service skills able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority