Business Assistant Job in Kenya

Our Client is looking for a New Business Assistant (Pitch & Tender) Responsible for collating pitches, tenders, bids, RFPs and credential statements to win more work from existing clients and bring in new clients in line with the Firm’s strategy.

Responsibilities
·         Consult with partners / fee-earners on briefs to produce new capability statements and / or respond to pitches
·         Prepare pitch documents/proposals, Develop and maintain pitch management tools and pitch library

·         Improve standard content and presentation materials to support the pitch process
·         Develop and updating a win/ loss analysis for pitch/proposals undertaken
·         Monitor tender advertisements, assess documents and scope out the submission process highlighting points of interest and gatekeeper requirements to the relevant practice areas contained in the Terms of Reference / Scope of Work
·         Draft initial proposal document consistent with the firm’s brand standard
·         Compile and maintain updated database of all supporting documents such as company secretarial documentation, Tax Clearance Certificates etc.
·         Create and maintain ongoing database of all submissions and track the outcome of submissions
·         Prepare monthly reports on new submissions and status changes for Management Board report
·         Business Development Infrastructure (including supporting planning and strategy)
·         Support the development and implementation of innovative infrastructure systems to best support the BD activities of the firm. For example:
·         a Firm wide deal reporting system
·         pitch and credentials filing and reporting system
·         content management system
·         firm wide directory submission process
·         Assisting with various BD activities that will support the practice groups/ sectors or clients in line with relevant BD plans.
·         Assisting with identifying and qualifying the need for various marketing collateral, and working with partners to draft relevant material
·         Preparing sector group specific brochures / brag sheets / information booklets / marketing material
·         Co-ordinate and support BD initiatives, campaigns and projects in line with Practice Group and Sector plans.
·         Assist with legal submissions (including directory and award submissions) and preparation for conferences
·         Assist with client briefing notes initiative and relationship Building
·         Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of staff as a trusted resource.
·         Maintain strong working relationships with and have open and transparent communication between all members of the team
Qualifications
·         Degree/Diploma in a relevant field
·         At least 4 years specific experience in business development or a related field within a corporate, legal or professional services environment essential
·         Great Communication and interpersonal skills
·         Attention to Detail
·         Ability to work under pressure
·         Writing Skills
·         Knowledge in Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
How To Apply
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