Proposal and Presentation Specialist
Proposal and Presentation Specialist
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Job Description
Summary
As a valued member of the Marketing & Business Development department the Proposal and Presentation Specialist (Proposal Specialist) will contribute to a dynamic team and firm growth via the creation of visually compelling pitch material RFP responses presentation decks and other proposal collateral with a core focus on PowerPoint and other presentation and design tools. Reporting to the Senior Proposal Manager the Proposal Specialist will work closely with members of Sidleys Proposal team to produce high-quality proposals that are creative dynamic and illustrative.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create visually compelling pitch decks that inform inspire and captivate firm clients
- Work with members of the firms creative team to assimilate logos graphics illustrations and other visual elements into tailored proposals
- Craft key messages and unique differentiators for target audiences
- Manage production of pitch drafts and oversee version control
- Review edit and proofread presentation materials
- Lead (and participate in) strategy meetings and draft review sessions with key stakeholders
- Coordinate and produce pre-qualification submittals/Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Review RFP requirements and develop work plans timelines and recommended action steps
- Work in tandem with the firms competitive intelligence team to produce research packages for certain pursuits
- Coordinate reporting and data collection from various technology platforms such as Foundation InterAction NetDocs and Salesforce
- Interact with various firmwide departments to respond to specific client inquiries such as Pricing Knowledge Management HR Inclusion and Learning and Development
- Coordinate various logistics including the delivery of proposals to clients through procurement portals
- Create update and track proposal activities in firms record management system
- Complete various reporting tasks as needed
Content Management:
- Maintain proposal content within firms document management system and online content generator
- Archive past proposals and presentations to the appropriate locations
- Maintain content in the teams RFP Playbook
Marketing Administration:
- Track and report metrics on proposal activities using Salesforce and other platforms
- File and organize marketing tools and materials
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and Experience:
Required:
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited university
- A minimum of five (5) years working in business development and/or marketing or communications with a focus on developing visually compelling content
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel) and Outlook
Preferred:
- Marketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services organization
- Working knowledge of sourcing portals such as PERSUIT SAP Ariba Scout and customer relationship pipeline and experience management databases such as InterAction Salesforce and/or Foundation
- Familiarity with relevant company/market research tools as well as law firm rankings awards and league table publications
- Familiarity with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint Canva Prezi as well as AI-related tools
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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