Pitch & Proposal Strategist for BD & Marketing

Summary
The Business Development & Marketing Pursuits & Directories Specialist works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, providing direct support in the successful execution of a wide variety of pitches and proposals. This position plays an integral role in the pitch process by developing compelling, competitive and high‑quality proposals, RFPs and pitch materials. The Pitch & Proposal Specialist position has a unique blend of strategizing, writing/proofing and project management.

Location
This position can be based in our Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Short Hills, or Washington DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Manages the pitch and proposal response lifecycle from start to finish, providing strategic guidance for proposals and pitches.

Interfaces with attorneys and staff involved in the process to best position pursuit for successful outcomes.

Organizes and coordinates with others for less formal kick‑off calls as necessary, determines response requirements, assigns responsibilities, and compiles and organizes information.

Incorporates information into a presentable, professional, well‑written and highly competitive proposal that addresses client needs while highlighting the firm’s strengths.

Drafts, edits, formats and reviews proposal documents and ensures the final submission adheres to requirements.

Prepares unique content and graphics to be used to enhance a proposal’s overall appearance.

Works closely with other business development and marketing staff to identify creative new ways to enhance proposal and presentation products.

Collaborates with marketing to develop new content as needed; conducts quality control and ensures on‑time delivery of pitch and proposal responses.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills
Strong written and verbal communication, editing, researching and proofreading capabilities. Flexibility and creativity to respond productively to the individualized needs of attorneys, dependable teamwork, solid project‑management and problem‑solving skills, and demonstrated analytical and organizational skills with a tolerance for uncertainty and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Marketing.

Minimum Years Of Experience

5 years of demonstrated experience developing persuasive content for pitches, proposals, RFPs in a professional services or law firm setting.

Essential Job Expectations

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Environment
The selected individual may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, with the arrangement determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at‑will nature of employment.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to allow individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

DLA Piper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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