Senior Manager, Business Proposals

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.

Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Business Proposals to join the firm. Within this position, you will oversee the day-to-day support of the Firm's pitch and proposals team, creating tailored proposals, pitchbooks and presentations for existing and prospective clients. Handles complex pitches and RFPs. Additional responsibilities include acting as a go-to person, along with Assistant Director, for partners and senior department staff in connection with the writing and production of proposals, presentations, responses to RFPs and other pitch materials.

You will also be responsible for day-to-day oversight of pitch team in Assistant Director's absence. This position will be based in our New York office and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• 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 Skadden's business development team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partners and senior department staff 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.
• Works in hands-on capacity on complex pitches and RFPs; writes and edits cover letters and other copy for pitches and proposals.
• Crafts new materials based on the Firm's business needs and client/prospect requests.
• With Assistant Director, provides guidance to global pitch team at outset of RFP, identifying best approach to first draft and offering insights into client/prospect, precedent materials, process, among other topics.
• Shares market and institutional knowledge with pitch team.
• Develops and maintains tailored, creative pitch templates for optimal content presentation.
• Oversees maintenance/updating of shared knowledge resources (RFP Language Collection, Inter Action Pitch Tracker) for the global pitch team; identifies opportunities for new, more efficient systems.
• Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage performance.
• Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.
• Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures with respect to new business proposals.
• Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of crafting compelling new business pitches, proposals and/or responses to RFPs, as well as industry best practices, trends and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer…