What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Growth Specialist position at Beacon Hill?
About the Job
We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced proposal development professional to join our team as a Senior Proposal Specialist. As a key member of our business development team, you'll play a vital role in driving our initiatives forward by managing the RFP process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create winning proposals.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the RFP process from evaluation to submission, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of high-quality proposals.
- Collaborate with attorneys, business development team members, and subject matter experts to create winning proposals.
- Oversee complex and straightforward RFPs, ensuring effective execution and successful outcomes.
- Partner with the Senior Proposal Manager to develop strategic approaches and drive business development initiatives forward.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of our proposal technology, including proposal-generation tools and experience databases.
- Guide the business development team in collecting representative experience and drafting proposal content.
- Work on projects related to firm-wide and practice area content used in proposals and pitches.
- Research industry best practices and market trends related to RFPs and proposal strategies.
- Train business development team members on RFP tools and processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Five to seven years of experience in proposal development within a law firm, association, or professional services organization.
- Prior experience as a proposal writer or subject matter expert contributing to proposals.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Exceptional editing and proofreading abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, business development professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Receptive to feedback and able to incorporate constructive input throughout the proposal development process.
- Proactive in following up with attorneys and business professionals to gather necessary information.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
