As a valued member of the Marketing & Business Development department, the Proposal and Presentation Specialist (Proposal Specialist) will contribute to a dynamic team and firm growth via the creation of visually compelling pitch material, RFP responses, presentation decks, and other proposal collateral, with a core focus on PowerPoint and other presentation and design tools. Reporting to the Senior Proposal Manager, the Proposal Specialist will work closely with members of Sidley’s Proposal team to produce high-quality proposals that are creative, dynamic, and illustrative.

• Create visually compelling pitch decks that inform, inspire, and captivate firm clients
• Work with members of the firm’s creative team to assimilate logos, graphics, illustrations, and other visual elements into tailored proposals
• Craft key messages and unique differentiators for target audiences
• Manage production of pitch drafts and oversee version control
• Review, edit, and proofread presentation materials
• Lead (and participate in) strategy meetings and draft review sessions with key stakeholders
• Coordinate and produce pre-qualification submittals/Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Review RFP requirements and develop work plans, timelines, and recommended action steps
• Work in tandem with the firm’s competitive intelligence team to produce research packages for certain pursuits
• Coordinate reporting and data collection from various technology platforms such as Foundation, InterAction, NetDocs, and Salesforce
• Interact with various firmwide departments to respond to specific client inquiries such as Pricing, Knowledge Management, HR, Inclusion, and Learning and Development
• Coordinate various logistics, including the delivery of proposals to clients through procurement portals
• Create, update, and track proposal activities in firm’s record management system
• Complete various reporting tasks as needed

Content Management:

• Maintain proposal content within firm’s document management system and online content generator
• Archive past proposals and presentations to the appropriate locations
• Maintain content in the team’s RFP Playbook

Marketing Administration:

• Track and report metrics on proposal activities using Salesforce and other platforms
• File and organize marketing tools and materials

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and Experience: 

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• A minimum of five (5) years working in business development and/or marketing or communications, with a focus on developing visually compelling content
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel) and Outlook

Preferred:

• Marketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services organization
• Working knowledge of sourcing portals such as PERSUIT, SAP Ariba, Scout and customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation
• Familiarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications
• Familiarity with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi, as well as AI-related tools

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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