Manager - Business Proposals
I'm currently partnering with a top-tier international law firm on an exciting opportunity for a Manager, New Business Proposals to help build and lead a newly created proposals function within the firm's business development team.
This is a unique opportunity for a professional who enjoys combining proposal strategy, business writing, project management, and stakeholder collaboration while helping establish the infrastructure and processes that will support the firm's long-term growth initiatives.
Position Highlights:
✅ Lead the firm's responses to RFPs, RFIs, client surveys, and new business pursuits
✅ Play a key role in building a new proposals function from the ground up, including processes, templates, content repositories, tracking systems, and best practices
✅ Partner directly with attorneys, business development leaders, finance, knowledge management, and firm leadership across a wide range of practice areas
✅ Manage the full proposal lifecycle, developing compelling submissions that showcase the firm's strengths and capabilities
✅ Utilize technology, CRM systems, Salesforce, SharePoint, and AI tools to improve efficiency and proposal quality
✅ Opportunity to help shape future team growth, structure, and strategy
Ideal Background:
- 7+ years of experience in proposal management, RFP submissions, business development, project management, marketing, or business writing
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and complex deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience in an Am Law 100 law firm or professional services environment is highly preferred
- Familiarity with proposal infrastructure, CRM systems, experience management tools, and submission portals is a plus
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact by building a scalable, high-performing proposals function for one of the world's leading law firms. The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial instincts, and a passion for creating efficient, repeatable processes that support strategic growth.
📩 If you have experience in proposals, business development, or marketing within a law firm or professional services environment and would like to learn more, feel free to reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
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