About Davies Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Toronto, Montréal and Current York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.About the Position We are looking for a Manager, Pitches and Proposals to join the Business Development team in our Toronto or Montréal office. Reporting to the Chief Client Officer, the successful applicant will support Davies and its lawyers by leading the firm’s pitch and proposal function. This includes overseeing the end-to-end process of responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs) and other competitive bids, as well as developing credentials decks, pitch materials and other off-the-shelf content. The Manager, Pitches and Proposals, will develop winning pitch and proposal strategies, manage a team of pitch and proposal professionals and ensure all submissions and materials are compliant, client-focused and delivered on time.This position is to fill an existing vacancy.Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity identification through submission,



including go/no-go decision support and thorough reviews of requirementsDevelop and implement win strategies and themes for competitive proposals, ensuring clear differentiation and value-add articulationOrganize kick-off meetings to seamlessly collaborate with lawyers, business development leads, pricing team, innovation team and management to produce high‑quality, cohesive submissionsEstablish and enforce proposal processes, templates, style guides and quality standards to ensure consistency and complianceMaintain and continuously improve the centralized content library, including off-the-shelf materials and templatesConduct post-submission follow-ups and debriefs to gain insights from outcomes and track proposal metrics – such as win rates – to identify trends and improvement opportunitiesLead, coach and develop a team of proposal specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence in client serviceManage proposal schedules and resource allocation across multiple concurrent submissions with competing deadlinesQualifications Post-secondary education in business, marketing,



communications or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredAt least seven years of experience in proposal management, preferably within a national law firm or professional services firm, including at least two years in a people leadership roleProven track record of leading complex, high-value proposals with demonstrated win ratesExceptional writing, editing and visual design skills, with solid attention to detail and complianceStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlinesProficiency in proposal management tools (e.G., Merx, Persuit) and Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Power Point)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levelsStrong written and oral communication skills in French and English (required for candidates based in Montréal; an asset for candidatesbased in Toronto)Salary Range The expected starting salary range for this role is $115,000 – $135,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.Davies may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our application screening process, including in reviewing applications to help identify candidates whose skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Pitches And Proposals (Toronto)
🏢 Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
📍 Toronto