Job Description

A major legal firm is looking for a Senior Pitch Executive to join them on a 12 month FTC. The Senior Pitch Executive is responsible for securing new profitable business by responding to pitch opportunities. This role involves project managing the creation of pitches and presentation materials, collaborating across practice groups, sectors, and offices.

Key responsibilities:
– Independently manage pitches and proposals following best practice pitch process
– Evaluate pitch opportunities using the firm’s tools
– Develop the pitch strategy, including win themes and value propositions
– Scope the pitch opportunity to understand client needs and ensure our proposal is responsive
– Involve subject matter experts, such as the pricing team, to develop our proposition
– Create compelling and client-focused pitch content
– Coordinate input from contributors to ensure their input is tailored, relevant, and received with sufficient time to edit and refine
– Finalise and submit pitches in line with the client’s instructions
– Coordinate presentation rehearsals and offer advice and coaching on style, approach, and messaging
– Conduct client debriefs to capture feedback
– Assist Senior/Pitch Managers with complex pitches
– Provide advice and training to other Marketing & BD colleagues on best practice pitch techniques
– Recommend improvements to the pitch process
– Manage additional projects that support the pitch team’s priorities

Required Skills / Experience:
– Strong time and project management skills
– Excellent written and oral communication skills
– Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
– Proficient in negotiation and influencing
– Commercially aware with strong business acumen
– Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
– Experienced in managing a demanding workload and conflicting priorities
– Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with InterAction/CRM systems is a plus
– Positive attitude and a “can do” ap