Senior Pitch Executive -12 month FTC

We're recruiting a Senior Pitch Executive to join our Pitch team on a 12 month fixed term contract to help with an exciting internal project that is improving how pitches are put together and enhance the sales process. The role focuses on helping the firm win new profitable business by responding to pitch opportunities. You will be responsible for helping with the creation of pitches and presentation materials, working across our practice groups, sectors and offices with an emphasis on process improvement and high value opportunities. This role reports into the International pitch team working closely with the wider Marketing and Business Development team. This will be a great opportunity working across offices on an International basis where you can reach your potential and help make an impact. Main duties and responsibilities Project manage pitches and proposals independently in accordance with our best practice pitch process which includes: Evaluating pitch opportunities using the firm's tools Developing the pitch strategy including win themes and value proposition Scoping the pitch opportunity to understand client needs and to ensure our proposal is responsive Involving subject matter experts, for example the pricing team, to develop our proposition Developing pitch content that is compelling and focused on the client Coordinating input from contributors to ensure their input is tailored, relevant and received with sufficient time to edit and refine Finalising and submitting pitches in line with the client's instructions Coordinating presentation rehearsals and offer advice and coaching on style, approach, messaging Conducting client debriefs to capture feedback Assist Senior/Pitch Managers on complex pitches Provide advice and training to other Marketing & BD colleagues on best practice pitch techniques Provide recommendations on improving the pitch process Responsible for additional projects which support the pitch team's priorities The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time. About you The successful candidate must have: Effective time and project management skills Excellent communication skills - both written and oral. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to exercise tact and diplomacy Negotiation and influencing skills Commercial awareness and acumen An ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and conflicting priorities Experience of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook is essential; experience of using InterAction/CRM systems would be beneficial A positive attitude and 'can do' approach A collaborative working style, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to understand and identify with the firm, and its objectives and values This job description is not exhaustive and can be varied, as required, to develop, or fulfil, the role of Senior Pitch Executive. About us DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies. Our values In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values: Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations Diversity and inclusion At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Hybrid working We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements. Pre-engagement screening In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references. Apply now

Location: Woolooware, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025