Pitch Manager - London

A leading global law firm is seeking a Pitch Manager to join their London team. The role involves implementing best practices within the global business development team to enhance pitching strategies and operational efficiency. A primary focus will be ensuring the BD team adopts new approaches to improve win rates.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the firm's pitch best practice approach for various pitches, including responses to RFPs, Panels, and ad hoc pitches across client tiers.
• Collaborate with the BD team to manage pitches according to best practices and utilize supporting tools.
• Identify and implement effective pitch tactics that communicate the value proposition and deliver client-focused responses.
• Strategically manage pitching by consulting with stakeholders to ensure bids are profitable and align with BD targets.
• Prepare partners for client presentations, guiding content and approach, overseeing rehearsals, and producing compelling materials.
• Review successful and unsuccessful bids, gathering client feedback to assess performance.
• Manage data collection on pitches and success rates, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis.
• Implement process improvements across the Pitch & Pursuits Best Practice programme.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in business development or pitching at a managerial level.
• Experience within legal or professional services environments.
• Ability to manage project teams to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably InterAction), Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Note: Only candidates with experience in a law firm, accountancy firm, management consultancy, property/construction firm, financial services firm, or relevant high-profile associations or agencies will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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