Senior Pitch & Proposal Strategy Lead

Eversheds Sutherland; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta seeks a Senior Manager, Client Development – Pitch and Proposal to lead high‑stakes pitches, proposals and RFP responses from evaluation through final delivery.

The role partners with firm leadership to shape strategy, elevate messaging, align pricing and deadlines, and manage the US Pitch team to deliver compelling, differentiated client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Ten or more years working in a business development role in a large, multi‑office law firm or other professional services firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pitch and proposal development.
• Advise senior stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder dynamics.
• Own project strategy, planning and delivery.
• Elevate messaging and narrative development.
• Integrate pricing, analytics, and firm capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage US Pitch team.
• Contribute to long‑term function strategy.

Skills

Exceptional writer and communicator

Decisive direction

Influences stakeholders

Creativity and originality

Accountability and resilience

Team leadership

Industry knowledge (legal/professional

Analytical and problem-solving

Organization and time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Research databases

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta seeks a Senior Manager, Client Development – Pitch and Proposal to lead high‑stakes pitches, proposals and RFP responses from evaluation through final delivery.

The role partners with firm leadership to shape strategy, elevate messaging, align pricing and deadlines, and manage the US Pitch team to deliver compelling, differentiated client communications.