Proposal Manager
Proposal Manager
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$ 127000 - 140000
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Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Marketing Team as a Proposal Manager in our Chicago Los Angeles Boston or Atlanta office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Chicago Los Angeles Boston or Atlanta office on a hybrid basis and will work directly with the firmwide Marketing and Business Development Team.
This role reports to the Director of Marketing and Business Development.
Position Summary
The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing and drafting key client pitches and responses to requests for proposals developing and organizing related collateral materials and improving best practices in this area across the firm while working collaboratively with and as an integral part of the global marketing and business development team.
Key Responsibilities
Works with industry and practice group marketers to project manage RFPs and high-value proposals in a specific set of industries developing a deep understanding of these industries and opportunities and impacts in the legal industry
Oversees the development and maintenance of designated industry(ies) RFP response library and tools with the goal of providing strategic and customized responses on behalf of the firm efficiently. This includes continuously updating response materials maps templates and the commonly asked question response library
Communicates with firm leadership and attorneys to ensure RFPs are responded to strategically and effectively. This includes working with the Director of Marketing and Business Development to navigate challenges and obstacles related to proposed teams response approach lead attorney etc.
Regularly reviews RFP win/loss statistics and develops creative adjustments in the interest of increasing win rates
Collaborates with select members of the Marketing team as appropriate to customize responses and drive higher success rates
Serve as primary point of contact for the RFP team with the firms Office of General Counsel Conflicts department Technology and Revenue Management groups vis a vis completion of RFP responses
Assesses the competitive environment for proposals including gathering intelligence on how other professional services firms are developing strategies for proposals
Effectively communicates and work alongside the RFP Project Manager to manage RFP Team staff as assigned supervise work assignments and projects for the team ensuring that work product meets stated and anticipated needs. Facilitate internal communication related to marketing efforts and RFPs
Serve as a resource and mentor to other team members be aware and knowledgeable of department protocols and where to find information
Be knowledgeable of firm systems and conversant in technology used by marketing team and firm
Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvements and to increase efficiency
Works on other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills
Well-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Self-starter and team player able to accept direction yet work independently
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative anticipate needs and exercise independent sound judgment
Strong client-first work ethic
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization
Strong attention to detail
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelors degree is required
Minimum of five years experience with significant responsibilities associated with proposal writing and business development support or a related field
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is strongly preferred
Technology
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook required
The expected pay range for this position is:
$127000 to $140000 per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus health insurance with an optional HSA short term disability long term disability dental insurance vision care life insurance Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401K vacation sick time and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance voluntary life voluntary disability voluntary long term care voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
