Overview
Proposal Specialist Jobs in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain at Alvarez & Marsal
Title: Proposal Specialist
Company: Alvarez & Marsal
Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Our dedicated Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) professionals work with Investors and their portfolio companies to provide independent analysis and end to end services across the investment life cycle that deliver results in every economic cycle.
We are currently looking for a Proposal Specialist to sit within our PEPI team based in Madrid. The main aim of the role is to work with the Managing Directors to lead, develop and further professionalise our pitching processes and project manage the production of key proposals.
The proposals and pitching function is growing and we need further support in streamlining the production of proposals and enable us to produce high quality materials that best demonstrate our capabilities. You'll help ensure go to market content is best-in-class, organised and accessible to the wider team
How You Will Contribute
- Working in conjunction with the proposals leader for the business, you will be focused across Spain as well as wider Europe, contributing to the strategic growth of the firm by taking a central role in the preparation and coordination of proposals
- Owning the bid process; craft compelling, high-quality proposals that clearly communicate our value proposition, as well as organise and prepare teams for client pitches
- Challenge and support technical teams to produce compelling, persuasive and customer-focused content
- Preparation of other sales materials such as discussion documents, service offerings and go-to-market decks
- Standarizing the process for Proposals – Creds, Bios, and formats
- Working on maintaining the proposals database for PEPI Spain
- Supporting the business by acting as the focal point for best practice materials, tools and approaches
- Maintain the pursuits database and tracking the progress of opportunities through the sales funnel
- Capture client feedback and ensure best practice is shared across the team
Qualifications
- Strong writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail to identify subtle errors and inconsistencies
- Proficient in PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel; dashboarding / PowerBI is a plus
- An aptitude and interest in leveraging A.I. tools, both internally as well as for meeting client demands
- Excellent organisational skills – able to handle multiple live pursuits and deadlines
- Strong relationship building, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work well within a fast-paced, highly focused and deadline driven environment
- Background in professional services preferred
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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