What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Pitches & Proposals position at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP?
Nashville, Tennessee
Job Description
The Senior Pitches and Proposals Manager will develop written responses to requests for firm credentials from clients and prospects, with a primary focus on requests that feature multiple firm capabilities/practices. This position is expected to provide strategic guidance for RFP responses, proposals and pitches, while managing the overall proposal response process. The Senior Manager will help identify and liaise with the appropriate attorneys, business developers and other professional staff, as well as the firm’s Marketing Collateral Manager, and utilize technology tools (including artificial intelligence) to fully leverage the firm’s collateral database and prior pitches and proposals, to create effective content that distinguishes the firm and helps win new business.
Key Responsibilities
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.
Job Description
The Senior Pitches and Proposals Manager will develop written responses to requests for firm credentials from clients and prospects, with a primary focus on requests that feature multiple firm capabilities/practices. This position is expected to provide strategic guidance for RFP responses, proposals and pitches, while managing the overall proposal response process. The Senior Manager will help identify and liaise with the appropriate attorneys, business developers and other professional staff, as well as the firm’s Marketing Collateral Manager, and utilize technology tools (including artificial intelligence) to fully leverage the firm’s collateral database and prior pitches and proposals, to create effective content that distinguishes the firm and helps win new business.
Key Responsibilities
- Periodically review, update and maintain pitch master slides and RFP boilerplate documents.
- Catalog final pitches and RFP responses.
- Coordinate with the firm’s Marketing Collateral Manager and Business Development team to ensure standard marketing content for each practice (including practice descriptions and experience lists) is regularly updated.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or English.
- 8 years of relevant experience in professional services or law firm business development
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
- Gifted written communication and strong verbal skills are critical to success as are collegial, collaborative and team player attributes.
- Strong and resourceful project manager who thrives on juggling numerous high visibility projects on fast timetables and can handle high-pressure environments with poise.
- Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset are essential.
- Strong to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of proposal software platforms (e.g., QorusDocs) is optional but preferred.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.