Bid Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pitch Manager to join their pitch team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the response process for high-value RFPs, collaborating closely with partners and business development teams. Your expertise in bids management and proposal writing will be crucial as you coach senior stakeholders and enhance the firm's proposal tracking systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global law firm, driving strategic growth and ensuring the delivery of winning proposals. If you're passionate about business development and ready to take the lead, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Solid bids experience within professional services is essential.
• Experience in training and mentoring senior stakeholders on bids process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process for responding to firmwide RFPs/RFIs and drafting high-quality content.
• Coach attorneys for client pitches and manage proposal tracking database.

Skills

Bids Management

Business Development

Training and Mentoring

Proposal Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Professional Services

Tools

Proposal Tracking Database

Job description

Job Description

Pitch Manager

• Global Law Firm
• 12 month FTC
• Hybrid working

A global law firm is looking to recruit a Pitch Manager to sit within their established pitch team. Reporting to the Head of Pitch, you will be taking the lead on global high value strategic opportunities in conjunction with lead partners.

Role highlights:

• Lead the process for responding to firmwide RFPs/RFIs; including, leading kick off meetings and “go/no go” discussions, participating in strategy sessions, drafting targeted, high quality content and updating and managing responses.
• Work with the BD team members and other stakeholders to develop and manage business development training for attorneys.
• Coach and prepare attorneys for client pitches and presentations.
• Manage and improve the firm’s proposal and pitch tracking database.
• Work with the business development team to ensure lawyers participate in post-RFP evaluations to obtain feedback.
• Based on RFP results, look for new areas of growth and proactively help develop a strategy for identifying pursuits.

The successful candidate will have solid bids experience within professional services, with legal being a clear advantage. You will have experience in training and mentoring senior stakeholders on the bids process and have a track record of producing winning proposals.