Proposal Center Manager

For the Chicago Office of a Top Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Management and global coordination of the Firm's processes, resources and related capabilities for producing effective responses to formal proposals and targeted pitch materials;
• Co-managing a team of proposal/BD professionals, designing and implementing global proposal processes, implementing proposal automation systems and collaborating with partners;
• Participation in the Firm's client team program and other initiatives to develop new business and expand client relationships;
• Provide oversight and/or input pertaining to the development and management of all proposal center tools and content, and communicates and documents processes, responsibilities and deliverables;
• Oversee the daily operations of the US proposal team, including the drafting, editing and production of pitches, proposals and other marketing materials;
• Direct strategic market research, internal intelligence and competitive intelligence initiatives.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree required; 7+ years of success in a marketing/BD position, preferably in a law firm environment;
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated good judgment, a team-first orientation, and the ability to work under pressure;
• Assertive, self-motivated and able to work independently;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; Knowledge of InterAction and experience with proposal generation system a plus.