Pitch Executive
Leading law firm
London
Hybrid working
My client is a distinctive London-based law firm, celebrated for its unique blend of expertise, agility, and culture. The firm is committed to building long-term careers, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, and delivering innovative solutions to clients. With a reputation for excellence and a personal approach, Macfarlanes offers a place where talented professionals can thrive.
Role Overview
The Pitch Executive will be a key member of the Pitch Team, reporting to the Pitch Manager and working alongside colleagues in Business Development. This role is central to supporting fee earners and the wider team throughout the pitch process, from initial strategy to post-pitch review. The Pitch Executive will also drive the use of AI and pitch management tools, ensuring the firm’s responses are consistently high quality and distinctive.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and develop pitch content and materials, including credential statements, RFIs, RFPs, and panel pitches, with input from the business development team.
- Advise on and promote best practice throughout the pitch lifecycle, from go/no-go decisions to post-pitch feedback.
- Maintain and update the firm’s pitch library ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client developments to inform business-winning ideas.
- Gather relevant research and information ahead of each pitch process.
- Review and proof documents to maintain high standards of quality.
- Support pitch reporting and feedback, sharing lessons learned to drive continual improvement.
Person Specification
- Experience in the pitch or bids process, ideally within a professional services environment.
- Ability to manage a busy workload, balancing short-term pitch deadlines with longer-term projects.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Good understanding of best practice in winning new business in the legal sector.
- Strong copywriting skills and attention to detail.
- Team player with an enthusiastic and optimistic attitude.
Equal Opportunities:
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.