Proposal Manager

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling, Hartford (IL, WV, CT); Remote; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global law firm as a Proposal Manager, where you'll lead a dynamic team in crafting winning pitches and proposals. This role offers the chance to shape strategic initiatives and mentor junior members while ensuring high-quality materials that resonate with clients. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the firm's business development efforts. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Health Benefits

401K Program

Parental Leave

Mental Well-being Programs

Child and Family Care Benefits

Short and Long-term Disability

Vision and Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of pitch and proposal experience required.
• Strong initiative and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Exemplary leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pitch Team's strategic planning and development.
• Supervise the creation of compelling materials for pitches and proposals.
• Oversee special projects and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Document Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Proposal Manager. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

The Opportunity:The Pitch Manager, a position in the Business Development department, will provide leadership, workflow management and team training coordination. Working closely with the Director of Pitches, the role will provide input on the long-term strategic planning for the function and development of the team, including best practice guidelines for the pitching process and the creation and coordination of an updated and effective training curriculum. The role also includes opportunity response coverage and leadership on high priority opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of a long-term strategic plan for the function, role, and development of the Pitch team
• Contribute to strategic and creative best practice guidelines for the pitching process including intelligence gathering, audience analysis, client/project need analysis, perception analysis and key message development
• Provide leadership to the Pitch Team, modeling and coaching on best practices and supervising team members as directed by team's director
• Provide exemplary coverage on opportunity requests, including strategic and high priority opportunities
• Oversee special projects owned by team, ensuring assigned projects continue to meet all quality standards and that associated processes are reviewed on a quarterly basis
• Identify and lead implementation of best practices for leveraging all firm systems and departments in the pitch and proposal process, especially content-based information (i.e., Conflicts, Research, Finance, HR, Diversity, etc.)
• Assist on training curriculum for new members of Business Development practice support team as well as new additions to Pitch Team
• Supervise and lead in the creation and development of content used for pitches and proposals
• Maintain the archive of pitch and proposal materials, including completed pieces and responses as well as core materials related to the firm's legal practices and the specific industries and sectors we serve
• Write, edit and maintain effective, compelling, and consistent materials for use in the firm's business development initiatives.
• Accurately measure successes in pitch & proposal activities, making strategic recommendations for improvements and modifications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or some other communications-related discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Five to seven years of pitch and proposal experience
• Exemplary leadership, organization, and project management skills
• Strong initiative and ability to mentor/coach junior team members
• Superior writing skills, especially in the setting of pitch and proposal or marketing collateral context
• Ability to coordinate multiple complex projects while remaining client-service focused, detail oriented and demonstrating superior judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated exemplary professional communication skills across verbal and written mediums
• Excellent computer/Internet skills, with exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and at least two years' experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., Net Docs) a plus.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between:

• California Major Markets* $101,000.00 - $138,000.00
• New York City $116,000.00 - $138,000.00
• National $91,000.00 - $116,000.00

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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