Job Description

Williams Lea is hiring for a Hybrid Proposal/Business Development Specialist for our Columbus office to work Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm !

Pay: $23 - $24.00/hour

Benefits:

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Domestic Partner Coverage

• Commuter Benefits

• Legal Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to on-site Gym and Café (Columbus only)

• Company Provided Parking

Essential Functions:

• Creates and compiles materials for client-facing deliverables (pitches, capabilities statements, proposals and presentations, and other marketing collateral):
  • Participates in discussions to outline content direction and arrive at messaging and win themes
  • Researches client information, precedent material and other marketing assets to integrate into deliverables
  • Communicates with business development colleagues, lawyers and others to request content, solicit reviews
  • Drafts, edits, proofreads and compiles materials, sometimes as lead writer/project coordinator
• Creates proposal project plans to identify required components and manage deadlines
• Assists with tasks related to the proposal generation tool as well as other information repositories
• Assists pitch and proposal reporting across the BD&M Department and drives best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Qualifications

** Qualifications**

Education/Training/Certifications: (required or preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, English or a communication field

Professional Experience: (required or preferred)

• At least 4 years of work experience in marketing, writing and project/production management in the professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate, trade association or academic sectors
• Law firm and pitch/proposal experience highly preferred

Technical Skills: (required or preferred)

• Strong writing and editing skills; attention to detail
• Strong project management capabilities; ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
• Experience with proposal generation system and/or desktop publishing a plus

Performance Traits: (i.e. analytical, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, etc.)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Information

Who we are: In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.

Our 5,200+ talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.

We’re always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre--employment substance abuse testing.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans