Sr Pursuit Strategist at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Job Description:




Responsibilities

• Write and tailor compelling and persuasive copy to support all aspects of proposals and related presentations and sales materials within client expansion and new business opportunities
  
  


• Facilitate and contribute to proposal strategy and solutions conversations using the firm's processes and procedures
  
  


• Collaborate with pursuit manager on win strategy
  
  


• Coordinate proposal projects, including scheduling and participation in meetings with partners, business development professionals and other key stakeholders to develop proposal strategies and articulate proposed solutions, including proposal kick-off strategy session
  
  


• Conduct research to support the development of a proposal
  
  


• Write, edit, format and proofread proposals
  
  


• Develop proposal-related presentation materials including handouts, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  
  


• Ensure compliance with request for proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI) or request for qualifications (RFQ) instructions and requirements
  
  


• Coordinate with all Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) contributing to the proposal effort
  
  


• Adhere to quality principles (responsive, compliant, concise, persuasive), firm brand guidelines and other criteria for compelling and consistent messaging and presentation
  
  


• Coordinate proposal production process, working with administrative support as appropriate
  
  


• Archive, track and monitor results and gather feedback to tailor and improve future proposals and maintain documentation required according to proposal protocol guidelines
  
  


• Develop new proposal content and update content repositories, as needed
  
  


• Create charts, graphs and illustrations in support of proposals and presentations; identify and reuse existing graphics and visuals in documents where relevant; and consult with stakeholders to help develop graphical representations of concepts
  
  


• Collaborate with others on the marketing team as needed
  
  


• Work in a self-directed manner within a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, proactively seeking guidance on complex tasks, as needed
  
  


• Provide support to strategy manager in coaching and developing pursuit strategist colleagues
  
  


• Maintain and expand knowledge base in proposal writing and in the services we provide
  
  


• Provide other pursuit strategy and marketing support as needed
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related field
  
  


• Minimum of 3 years of writing experience, including proposals/RFPs
  
  


• Advanced writing, proofreading, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  
  


• Executive presence, strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others
  
  


• Excellent project management skills to balance multiple, time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  
  


• Ability to understand complex services and value propositions and communicate them in succinct, persuasive written responses
  
  


• Working knowledge of a professional services/B2B organization preferred
  
  


• Superior skills in Microsoft Word, particularly using editing/collaborating functions; additional skills in InDesign and PowerPoint
  
  


• Familiarity with proposal software systems and APMP proposal practices