Proposals Coordinator
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm, and they are seeking a Proposals Coordinator to support business development teams and the marketing function. The role involves creating strategic pitch-related materials, tracking pitch activities, and managing proposal resources.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain the proposal team’s existing resources and knowledge management systems, including the proposal intake log, proposal database, and proposal generator system to streamline proposal efficiencies and ensure content and data is updated
- Assist in onboarding AI-related pitch and proposal tools, providing training and support for users through demonstrated proficiency
- Support the proposal manager on firm-level RFP responses, as assigned
- Track and report business development marketing efforts and pitch outcomes while maintaining data integrity within the firm’s business development and marketing tools
- Regularly audit materials and work closely with members of business development, practice development, and other firm stakeholders to update, maintain, and manage firm business development assets, such as practice and industry overviews and descriptions, experience information, and other tailored content used in proposals
- Act as a subject matter expert for the firm’s proposal processes, tools, and content while promoting best practices throughout all stages of an opportunity
- Work with the proposal manager to support additional proposal team business development projects and initiatives as necessary
- Work with various teams within the firm to draft, revise, search and update firm level content for both master material and for specific pitch and proposal opportunities, as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years business development or marketing experience
- Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills
- Proficiency in business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Superior client service orientation
- Project management skills
- Ability to adapt and learn current and new AI technologies
- Be a multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced, challenging, and deadline-driven environment
- Proven ability to work with all levels of personnel
- Ability to quickly grasp coordinator knowledge, anticipate potential issues, and devise contingency plans
- Be creative and flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Work effectively and efficiently as a team player as well as independently
- Have meticulous attention to accuracy and detail, and follow-through on all aspects of responsibilities
- Utilize database/information management
- Learn and use industry-specific software and technology (such as Foundation, Content Pilot, Workfront, iManage, etc.)
- Prior law firm or professional services experience
- Prior proposal and RFP experience
- Prior Foundation, Content Pilot, or other content management system and proposal generator tool experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- A collegial and supportive culture
- Discretionary bonus based on performance
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