Pursuit Manager

Savills North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate service provider is seeking a Pursuit Manager in Chicago to support business development efforts. This role involves managing proposals and presentations, collaborating with sales professionals, and ensuring all deliverables are tailored to client needs. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, strong project management skills, and proficiency in communication. The position is full-time with mid-senior level responsibilities and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development or sales support.
• Commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support larger strategic pursuits with Senior Pursuit Managers.
• Independently manage smaller pursuit opportunities.
• Draft, edit, and proofread proposals and presentations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Pursuit Manager to support the growth of this high‑performing team supporting sales professionals across the US and Canada. The Pursuit Manager will work closely with Senior Pursuit Managers and sales professionals to ensure proposals and presentations are compliant, competitive, and tailored to decision‑makers. This role will both support larger, complex pursuits and independently manage smaller opportunities from start to finish, helping to ensure that deliverables are organized, on‑message, and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive content that reflects Savills’ value to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for larger, strategic pursuits (in partnership with Sr. Pursuit Managers)

• Partner with Senior Pursuit Managers, service line leaders, and sales professionals to support pursuit strategy and execution for complex, high‑profile opportunities.
• Help diagnose prospect needs by gathering background information, reviewing RFPs, and organizing client intelligence so that pursuit leaders can align Savills’ capabilities to client goals.
• Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts (e.g., workplace strategy, financial consulting, project management, GIS & labor/location analytics, ESG) to support integrated, client‑focused solutions.
• Support story and messaging development by drafting sections, refining win themes, and ensuring content is consistent with the overarching narrative set by the Senior Pursuit Manager.
• Assist with preparation for client presentations, including version control, speaker notes, run‑of‑show documents, and logistics coordination.
• Help capture feedback and lessons learned through structured debriefs, documenting takeaways and updating resources for future use.

Ownership of smaller pursuit opportunities

• Independently manage the end‑to‑end development of smaller pursuit opportunities, including timelines, task lists, content collection, and delivery of proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all deliverables are compliant with RFP requirements, responsive to client needs, and aligned with agreed pursuit themes and messaging.
• Draft, edit, and proofread proposal and presentation content, ensuring accuracy, and clarity.
• Collaborate with the Creative Design Team to develop visually compelling materials that reinforce the story and differentiate Savills in competitive situations.
• Manage multiple pursuits simultaneously, prioritizing effectively in a fast‑paced environment with shifting deadlines.

Content, process, and team support

• Maintain and organize the Pursuit Team’s content library, ensuring that bios, case studies, boilerplate, and proof points are current, accurate, and easy to access.
• Support refinement of pursuit library content by partnering with Senior Pursuit Managers and subject matter experts to capture differentiators, best practices, and new case studies.
• Help apply and reinforce best practices in process, storytelling, and delivery, contributing to continuous improvement in the quality and consistency of output.
• Track and document pursuit activity as requested (e.g., pipeline logs, status updates, key dates), helping the team maintain visibility into workload and upcoming priorities.
• Other duties may be assigned based on the company’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, marketing/communications or sales support for a professional services organization. Commercial real estate experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization at all levels and functions while collaborating effectively.
• Proven ability to drive results through coordination, influence, and follow‑through, independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability develop and deliver presentations that synthesize complex problems and recommended solutions.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign in particular).

QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive individual who takes initiative and follows through on responsibilities.
• Quick learner and motivated self‑starter who can work with limited guidance.
• Confident, compelling communicator with developed presentation skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Strong sense of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to details.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Savills participates in the E‑Verify program.