Senior Manager, Business Proposals in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Senior Manager, Business Proposals in New York City, NY

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Manager, Business Proposals

Job Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage the creation of tailored proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for existing and prospective clients.
- Lead the development of strategic pitches, qualification statements, and responses to RFPs in collaboration with the law firm's business development team.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for partners and senior department business services professionals regarding the writing, production, and refinement of business development materials.
- Ensure consistency in messaging, alignment with strategic goals, and adherence to deadlines.
- Organize and prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining accountability for deliverables.
- Collaborate with team members to develop creative solutions to challenges and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in all business development efforts.
- Work in a hands-on capacity on complex pitches and RFPs; write and edit cover letters and other copy for pitches and proposals.
- Craft new materials based on the law firm's business needs and client/prospect requests.
- Provide guidance to the global pitch team at the outset of RFPs, identifying the best approach to first drafts and offering insights into client/prospect, precedent materials, process, among other topics.
- Share market and institutional knowledge with the pitch team.
- Develop and maintain tailored, creative pitch templates for optimal content presentation.
- Oversee maintenance/updating of shared knowledge resources (., RFP Language Collection, InterAction Pitch Tracker) for the global pitch team; identifies opportunities for new, more efficient systems.
- Utilize the law firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage performance.
- Recommend guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service, and improved employee relations, in alignment with the law firm's Core Values.
- Develop and communicate departmental guidelines and procedures with respect to new business proposals.
- Ensure accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
- Ensure current knowledge of the law firm's policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals.
- Participate in the interviewing, selection, and training process.
- Coordinate and oversee department projects, day-to-day operations, and long-range plans.
- Monitor time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with the law firm's policies.
- Oversee employees' work performance and provide guidance in the resolution of problems.
- Initiate disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
- Engage in strategic (., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned department(s).
- Forecast financial and budget requirements for the department, prepare related reports, and monitor the budget.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of seven years related experience in a law firm.

Salary Information:

- The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range of $235,000 - $255,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant), and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Additional Information:

The law firm is known for its inclusive culture, community spirit, and collaboration. It offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health care options, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring a non-discriminatory environment for all applicants and employees.