Pursuits Manager managing high-value proposals and RFPs for legal firm Greenberg Traurig. Collaborating with global teams and improving proposal practices for the Middle East market.
Responsibilities
Project manage RFPs and high-value proposals for the Middle East and broader EMEA region, collaborating with industry and practice group marketers to develop a deep understanding of regional legal markets and opportunities
Serve as a bridge between the US and EMEA teams, facilitating collaboration and coordination on select complex cross-border RFPs and proposals to ensure unified and strategic responses that leverage the firm’s global capabilities
Oversee the development and maintenance of RFP response libraries and tools relevant to the Middle East, ensuring strategic and customized responses
Communicate with firm leadership and attorneys in the Middle East and across regions to ensure strategic and effective proposal responses, including navigating team selection, response approach, and other proposal-related challenges
Regularly review RFP win/loss data and recommend creative adjustments to increase success rates in the region and on cross-border matters
Collaborate with other Marketing team members to customize responses and improve win rates
Monitor the competitive landscape, especially among peer professional services firms operating in the Middle East and globally
Supervise work assignments and projects as RFP Project Manager, facilitating internal communications with groups such as conflicts, pricing, and IT compliance
Serve as a resource and mentor for team members, ensuring awareness of department protocols and information sources
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
Support additional projects as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum five years of experience in proposal writing and business development support, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Experience supporting business development in the Middle East region is highly desirable
Experience managing cross-border or multi-jurisdictional proposals is a strong advantage
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively across regions and teams
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Proven initiative, ability to anticipate needs, and sound judgment
Strong client-first work ethic
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Effective interface with personnel at all levels and across geographies
Meticulous attention to detail
Fluency in Arabic is a plus but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation package offered for the contract period
Opportunity for contract to transition to a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs
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