Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15
countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive
compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to
work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Marketing Team as a Proposal Manager in our Atlanta, Miami, Orlando,
Phoenix, or West Palm Beach office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and
decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With
a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and
approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication and
project management skills are essential for collaborating effectively across
teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who
demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join
our team.
This role will be based in our Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, or West Palm
Beach office, on a hybrid basis and will work directly with the firmwide
Marketing and Business Development Team. This role reports to the Senior
Pursuits Manager.
Position Summary:
The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing and drafting key client pitches
and responses to requests for proposals, developing and organizing related
collateral materials, and improving best practices in this area across the firm,
while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the global
marketing and business development team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Works with industry and practice group marketers to project manage RFPs and
high-value proposals in a specific set of industries, developing a deep
understanding of these industries and opportunities and impacts in the legal
industry
* Oversees the development and maintenance of designated industry(ies) RFP
response library and tools, with the goal of providing strategic and
customized responses on behalf of the firm, efficiently. This includes
continuously updating response materials, maps, templates, and the commonly
asked question response library
* Communicates with firm leadership and attorneys to ensure RFPs are responded
to strategically and effectively. This includes working with the Senior
Pursuits Manager to navigate challenges and obstacles related to proposed
teams, response approach, lead attorney, etc.
* Regularly reviews RFP win/loss statistics and develops creative adjustments
in the interest of increasing win rates
* Collaborates with select members of the Marketing team as appropriate to
customize responses and drive higher success rates
* Serves as primary point of contact for the RFP/Pursuits team with the firm’s
Office of General Counsel, Conflicts department, Technology, and Revenue
Management groups vis a vis completion of RFP responses
* Assesses the competitive environment for proposals, including gathering
intelligence on how other professional services firms are developing
strategies for proposals
* Effectively communicates and work alongside the RFP Project Manager to manage
RFP/Pursuits Team staff, as assigned, supervise work assignments and projects
for the team ensuring that work product meets stated and anticipated needs.
Facilitate internal communication related to marketing efforts and RFPs
* Serves as a resource and mentor to other team members, be aware and
knowledgeable of department protocols and where to find information
* Be knowledgeable of firm systems and conversant in technology used by
marketing team and firm
* Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvements and to
increase efficiency
* Works on other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
* Well-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
* Self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work
independently
* Excellent prioritization and time management skills
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise
independent, sound judgment
* Strong client-first work ethic
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the
organization
* Strong attention to detail
* Tech-savvy and resourceful, with the ability to quickly learn new programs,
systems, and AI tools
Education & Prior Experience
* Bachelor’s degree is required
* Minimum of seven years’ experience with significant responsibilities
associated with proposal writing and business development support, or a
related field
* Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is strongly preferred
Technology
* High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
* Applies hands-on experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft
Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support professional and
managerial tasks, including drafting, summarizing, brainstorming, and
organizing content, while applying sound judgment when reviewing AI generated
work product and maintaining accountability for all final outputs
* Ability to write effective prompts that clearly define objectives, provide
relevant context, and guide AI tools to produce useful, accurate, and
appropriate results; able to refine prompts to improve output quality,
productivity, and efficiency
* Models responsible AI use for team members, reinforcing expectations related
to confidentiality, data privacy, and appropriate human oversight
* Demonstrates working knowledge of governance considerations, including
ethical use and risk awareness, and adapts to emerging AI and related
technologies
Physical Requirements:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work
independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and
retrieve work assignments.
* This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for
extended periods of time.
* Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle
objects, and use office equipment.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based
consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other
protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any
protected basis.