RFP & Proposals Manager

Overview

The Manager, RFPs & Proposals is responsible for managing the day-to-day activity of the RFP/Proposal process and team.  Responsibilities include the management of the intake, assessment, assignment/delegation of firm responses to client issued Request for Proposals (RFPs).  The Manager will serve as the senior point of contact for attorneys, business development & marketing staff and with several Foley departments impacted and involved with RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the RFP/Proposal process.
• Leveraging the assessment process to focus firm resources on beneficial opportunities.
• Review and assignment of incoming RFPs/Proposals.
• Coordination of the proposal process from inception through submission.
• Develop proposal drafts, including writing, editing, and proofreading materials and providing templates and formatting assistance.
• Ensure materials are error free, visually appealing, and all aspects of the RFP are responsive to the client/prospective client and reflective of the firm’s differentiators.
• Oversee production/submission coordination.
• Support follow-up initiatives for RFP opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with lead partners, business development managers, and others, to assist in the development of firm responses to RFP's and drafting customized content.
• Track and report metrics on firm-wide proposal and pitch activity.
• Assist in review and continual updates of standard materials in content management system.
• Assist in review and updating of proposal process guidelines.
• Provide new hire and refresher training and support to the Marketing team with proposal-related needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of Marketing, Business Development or Communications experience is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and have working knowledge of PowerPoint, including use of advanced features.
• Familiarity with Client Relationship Management and Content Management systems, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written, as well as editing skills required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition.  Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.  Pursuant to the CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Los Angeles based position is between $119,400- $194,800 and the San Diego based position is between $114,200 - $186,400. Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Denver based position is between $114,200 - $186,400.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.