Sr. Pursuit And Proposal Manager

We’re looking for a confident and creative professional with excellent strategic-thinking, clear and concise writing, and diligent project management. Our Proposal Managers make the complex simple, using excellent written and verbal communications along an eye for design. We work in a collaborative, high-visibility environment with the opportunity to interface with senior management, functional departments, and customers to drive pursuit strategy and articulate our core value for clients.
Working closely with our sales leads, the Senior Proposal Manager will manage the pursuit process from strategy and content development through proposal submissions, presentations, and any other deliverables related to the opportunity. They’ll direct large teams in complex efforts, creating and reinforcing project plans to ensure we are bringing our best to every Pursuit and are fully compliant in every respect, resulting in memorable and compelling proposals that drive new business.
Ideal candidate would have PowerPoint design skills, though this is not required.
Responsibilities
Develop a strong understanding of each service line, platform, and value proposition.
Support development of executive summaries and key themes for major pursuits.
Interpret and analyze RFP to write proposals that support client solutions.
Help develop and communicate win themes, strategies and design approaches.
Oversee the entire proposal process, making sure that every member of the proposal team, including sales, subject matter experts, pricing, design, marketing, knows what is expected and when tasks are due.
Write, edit, and develop appropriate graphics to support messaging and theme.
Support the preparation of all deliverables related to the opportunity (e.g., Yellow Pads, BAFO, etc.).
Identify and execute process improvements and best practices related to business development and Proposal management.
Champion efforts to ensure creative deliverables that promote the firm’s brand.
Qualifications
At least six years of related business development marketing communications experience, with at least four of those working directly in B2B proposal management
Commercial real estate industry experience preferred
Creative design skills preferred.
Demonstrated ability to assimilate, coordinate, and respond to RFIs, RFPs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective presentation skills, and the ability to interface with senior leadership
Ability to translate broad concepts and ideas into clear and logical communications
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Adobe Suite strongly preferred
High degree of energy, assertiveness and creativity
Flexible and a proactive individual able to work under their own initiative with diverse teams
Ability to produce multiple deliverables quickly, while maintaining quality and accuracy
Location:
Hybrid (inactive) –Sydney, NSW
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
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