Pursuits Manager

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.Join our Marketing Team as a Proposal Manager in our Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, or West Palm Beach office.We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.This role will be based in our Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, or West Palm Beach office, on a hybrid basis and will work directly with the firmwide Marketing and Business Development Team.This role reports to the Senior Pursuits Manager.Position SummaryThe Proposal Manager is responsible for managing and drafting key client pitches and responses to requests for proposals, developing and organizing related collateral materials, and improving best practices in this area across the firm, while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the global marketing and business development team.Key ResponsibilitiesWorks with industry and practice group marketers to project manage RFPs and high-value proposals in a specific set of industries, developing a deep understanding of these industries and opportunities and impacts in the legal industryOversees the development and maintenance of designated industry(ies) RFP response library and tools, with the goal of providing strategic and customized responses on behalf of the firm, efficiently. This includes continuously updating response materials, maps, templates, and the commonly asked question response libraryCommunicates with firm leadership and attorneys to ensure RFPs are responded to strategically and effectively. This includes working with the Senior Pursuits Manager to navigate challenges and obstacles related to proposed teams, response approach, lead attorney, etc.Regularly reviews RFP win/loss statistics and develops creative adjustments in the interest of increasing win ratesCollaborates with select members of the Marketing team as appropriate to customize responses and drive higher success ratesServe as primary point of contact for the RFP/Pursuits team with the firm’s Office of General Counsel, Conflicts department, Technology, and Revenue Management groups vis a vis completion of RFP responsesAssesses the competitive environment for proposals, including gathering intelligence on how other professional services firms are developing strategies for proposalsEffectively communicates and work alongside the RFP Project Manager to manage RFP/Pursuits Team staff, as assigned, supervise work assignments and projects for the team ensuring that work product meets stated and anticipated needs. Facilitate internal communication related to marketing efforts and RFPsServe as a resource and mentor to other team members, be aware and knowledgeable of department protocols and where to find informationBe knowledgeable of firm systems and conversant in technology used by marketing team and firmIdentifies and implements opportunities for process improvements and to increase efficiencyWorks on other projects as assigned.QualificationsSkills & CompetenciesExcellent writing, editing, and proofreading skillsWell-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesSelf-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independentlyExcellent prioritization and time management skillsOutstanding interpersonal and communication skillsFlexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environmentDemonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent, sound judgmentStrong client-first work ethicAbility to remain calm under pressureAbility to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organizationStrong attention to detailTech-savvy and resourceful, with the ability to quickly learn new programs, systems, and AI toolsEducation & Prior ExperienceBachelor’s degree is requiredMinimum of seven years’ experience with significant responsibilities associated with proposal writing and business development support, or a related fieldExperience at a law firm or professional services firm is strongly preferredTechnologyHigh level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Applies hands-on experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support professional and managerial tasks, including drafting, summarizing, brainstorming, and organizing content, while applying sound judgment when reviewing AI generated work product and maintaining accountability for all final outputsAbility to write effective prompts that clearly define objectives, provide relevant context, and guide AI tools to produce useful, accurate, and appropriate results; able to refine prompts to improve output quality, productivity, and efficiencyModels responsible AI use for team members, reinforcing expectations related to confidentiality, data privacy, and appropriate human oversightDemonstrates working knowledge of governance considerations, including ethical use and risk awareness, and adapts to emerging AI and related technologiesGT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greenberg Traurig