Reed Smith LLP
Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator - (Remote)
Reed Smith LLP, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Position
Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator - (Remote) The Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator supports the firm’s central proposals and pursuits team by working on RFPs across the firm’s practice and industry groups. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and business development professionals to drive proposals, identify winning strategies, and ensure best-practice processes are followed. Position Summary
Reporting into the Proposal Manager, you will be part of the central proposals and pursuits team working on the firm’s most important global RFPs. This team supports across the full range of the firm’s practice and industry groups, to drive the firm’s business development efforts through pitching and proposals. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the central proposals and pursuits team, as well as supporting the business development professionals across the firm on single-practice opportunities. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Supporting senior members of the central team on large, complex RFP activities. Working on RFP opportunities, ensuring the firm’s best-practice processes are followed throughout. Assisting in identifying winning strategies and drafting persuasive key sales messages that differentiate Reed Smith’s offerings. Coordinating and managing inputs from a variety of stakeholders. Drafting, editing, formatting, and producing RFP response documents utilizing standard content text tailored to the opportunity, and drafting some content from scratch (e.g., executive summaries). Supporting attorneys in preparation for client presentations. Help ensure all proposal opportunities are tracked within the firm’s CRM system. Help maintain a library of proposal-related content. Create proposal-related reports. This job specification may evolve according to the needs of the groups / firm. Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or above in marketing, communications, or related field. Experience:
2-4 years working in a similar professional services environment in a bid/pitch-heavy role. Skills: Proposals experience within a professional services environment. Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading. Strong IT literacy. Confident and credible in dealing with senior stakeholders, including partners and senior managers. Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with limited supervision. Experience in a partnership environment with a client-focused approach. Ability to learn quickly and grasp technical terms. Clear and convincing presentation of ideas. Flexible, collaborative, resourceful, proactive, and creative. Ability to create and maintain visibility within the team. Tenacity and willingness to implement new ideas. Ability to navigate sensitivities and take a robust commercial stance when appropriate. Proactive and solutions-based approach with a can-do attitude. Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment To Be Used:
Personal computer and standard office equipment Essential Job Functions
Ability to work calmly under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and handle expectations of demanding internal clients. Excellent drafting and writing ability with an emphasis on producing high-quality work on first effort. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and ability to liaise with people across geographies and time zones. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to approach senior partners with new concepts. Ability to grasp new ideas and communicate with various personalities at all levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with technology, including computers and telecommunication devices. Willingness to work long days as required. Working Conditions
The position is remote, but the individual must be within a reasonable commuting distance from a Reed Smith office (up to 2 hours) for emergencies or special circumstances. Occasional after-hours work and potential in-office requests may occur, requiring proximity to the office. Pay Ranges
This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on location and experience. Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Chicago: $37.50 - $42.00 per hour This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Compensation is hourly and based on hours worked annually, in accordance with the role’s non-exempt status. Employee Benefits Overview
Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 401(k), medical, HSA, virtual health, dental, vision, various insurances, disability coverage, FSA, EAP, paid family leave, college savings plan, transportation benefit, back-up child care, and paid time off. Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, a business casual dress code, and a total compensation package including a competitive salary and benefits. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process. Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
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Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator - (Remote) The Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator supports the firm’s central proposals and pursuits team by working on RFPs across the firm’s practice and industry groups. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and business development professionals to drive proposals, identify winning strategies, and ensure best-practice processes are followed. Position Summary
Reporting into the Proposal Manager, you will be part of the central proposals and pursuits team working on the firm’s most important global RFPs. This team supports across the full range of the firm’s practice and industry groups, to drive the firm’s business development efforts through pitching and proposals. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the central proposals and pursuits team, as well as supporting the business development professionals across the firm on single-practice opportunities. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Supporting senior members of the central team on large, complex RFP activities. Working on RFP opportunities, ensuring the firm’s best-practice processes are followed throughout. Assisting in identifying winning strategies and drafting persuasive key sales messages that differentiate Reed Smith’s offerings. Coordinating and managing inputs from a variety of stakeholders. Drafting, editing, formatting, and producing RFP response documents utilizing standard content text tailored to the opportunity, and drafting some content from scratch (e.g., executive summaries). Supporting attorneys in preparation for client presentations. Help ensure all proposal opportunities are tracked within the firm’s CRM system. Help maintain a library of proposal-related content. Create proposal-related reports. This job specification may evolve according to the needs of the groups / firm. Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or above in marketing, communications, or related field. Experience:
2-4 years working in a similar professional services environment in a bid/pitch-heavy role. Skills: Proposals experience within a professional services environment. Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading. Strong IT literacy. Confident and credible in dealing with senior stakeholders, including partners and senior managers. Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with limited supervision. Experience in a partnership environment with a client-focused approach. Ability to learn quickly and grasp technical terms. Clear and convincing presentation of ideas. Flexible, collaborative, resourceful, proactive, and creative. Ability to create and maintain visibility within the team. Tenacity and willingness to implement new ideas. Ability to navigate sensitivities and take a robust commercial stance when appropriate. Proactive and solutions-based approach with a can-do attitude. Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment To Be Used:
Personal computer and standard office equipment Essential Job Functions
Ability to work calmly under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and handle expectations of demanding internal clients. Excellent drafting and writing ability with an emphasis on producing high-quality work on first effort. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and ability to liaise with people across geographies and time zones. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to approach senior partners with new concepts. Ability to grasp new ideas and communicate with various personalities at all levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with technology, including computers and telecommunication devices. Willingness to work long days as required. Working Conditions
The position is remote, but the individual must be within a reasonable commuting distance from a Reed Smith office (up to 2 hours) for emergencies or special circumstances. Occasional after-hours work and potential in-office requests may occur, requiring proximity to the office. Pay Ranges
This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on location and experience. Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Chicago: $37.50 - $42.00 per hour This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Compensation is hourly and based on hours worked annually, in accordance with the role’s non-exempt status. Employee Benefits Overview
Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 401(k), medical, HSA, virtual health, dental, vision, various insurances, disability coverage, FSA, EAP, paid family leave, college savings plan, transportation benefit, back-up child care, and paid time off. Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, a business casual dress code, and a total compensation package including a competitive salary and benefits. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process. Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
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