Proposal Manager (Hybrid)

Taft is currently seeking a Proposal Manager to join our team.

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to support our Marketing team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. This is an entry-level position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads RFP responses, drafting new content as well as compiling and editing content prepared by others to ensure that materials are high-quality, strategic, reflective of best practices in the marketplace, and appropriately differentiated from those of the firm's competitors.
• Manages the collaborative process of strategizing on new business opportunities with partners, including go-no-go discussions, and imparting strategic direction to business development colleagues.
• Manages the review and completion of required forms and documents by coordinating with the relevant firm departments.
• Organizes proposal teams and oversees the proposal development process, ensuring that requirements are fully met.
• Provides overall quality control for all proposal materials, including writing, editing and applying the firm’s style guide and brand standards to proposal documents.
• Produces final submission documents and ensures the submission meets all RFP requirements and is submitted by the required deadline.
• Contributes to the reporting of proposal activity and performance.
• Contributes to the periodic refresh of firm content to include new writing and revisions, as needed.
• Contributes to the firm's key Marketing & Business Development initiatives and programs as assigned, which may include supporting industry group, client team, and practice group initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in professional services in a marketing and/or business development role that involved proposal writing.
• Legal marketing background, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Foundation (used for proposal generation and experience management), a plus.
• Experience with online RFP portals, a plus.
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Extremely professional. Positive, helpful attitude. 
• Superior organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate status.
• Proficient at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.