We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bid Executive to join our Marketing team in Belfast.
About the Team
Our Belfast Pitch Team is part of the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. We work across the globe to strengthen client relationships, win new mandates, and position the firm as a thought leader among elite law firms.
Role purpose
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pitch/Bid Executive to work collaboratively with members of our global BD team, and play a key role in supporting our partners to win new mandates. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in strategizing and delivering compelling client-focused proposals and credential statements, that are produced to the highest standard within agreed deadlines.
What you will do
* Lead the creation of proposals, pitch presentations, and credential statements.
* Develop persuasive messaging and client-specific value propositions.
* Manage high-value, multi-discipline bids and tenders under tight deadlines.
* Refine content and design for impactful pitch materials.
* Become an expert in key practice areas and pitch technology platforms.
What you will have
* 4+ years' experience in bids/proposals (B2B in a services firm preferred).
* Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and an eye for design.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* Strong client-centric approach
* Knowledge of law firm operations is an advantage.
What we can offer you
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.