Proposal Manager / Pursuit Strategist - Marketing Consultant –Pursuit Strategy and Proposal Team - Mumbai - India

Full–time

Posted on: 2 days ago

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Your role.

The members of the Pursuit Strategy & Proposal Team serve as strategic partners in helping the firm reach its business goals. We write and design business proposals and presentations to support the firm’s business development and pursuit of new opportunities. We are seeking a candidate with strong interest in writing and marketing.

Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To
  • Proposal writing – Lead the proposal development process, from start to finish, by developing and writing persuasive messages based on information from research profiles, meetings with client service professionals, meetings with target companies’ staff and management, and knowledge of the firm’s offerings.
  • Project management – Serve as the central point of contact and lead or colleague project manager for assigned proposals while simultaneously managing multiple proposals and pursuit deliverables. Collaborate with client service professionals, the graphic design team, marketing professionals, and fellow pursuit strategy consultants to ensure on-time completion and a high level of quality.
  • Finalist presentations – Lead the presentation prep process by helping client service professionals develop talking points and deliverables. Effectively lead and coach internal dry runs.
  • Content management – Work with proposal content team leader to maintain updated content; serve as a resource to pursuit consultants, providing content as needed for complex proposals; write new material for proposal content library as needed.

  • The Qualifications.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience writing and managing proposals, preferably for a professional services firm
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; marketing, business, or other related field preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience writing for a U.S. based company or organization and have familiarity with grammatical and syntax differences of Indian vs. American written English
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications desirable

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.  

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.   

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.