Senior Pursuits Manager

Overview

Lead pursuit strategy, storytelling and team coordination to win real estate client opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• team assembly
• proposal management
• content development
• presentation coaching
• debrief analysis
• strategy guidance

Tasks

We are seeking a Senior Pursuits Manager to add strategic depth and leadership to this high-performing team. This individual will bring the experience and judgment to independently guide pursuit strategy for a wide range of opportunities, ensuring that solutions are aligned with prospect needs and that the right mix of resources are deployed. By operating as a trusted advisor to brokers, the Senior Pursuits Manager will help craft compelling strategies, assemble integrated pursuit teams, and position Savills for success in competitive environments. This is both a strategic and hands-on role. The right candidate will balance tactical execution with the ability to influence, coach, and lead senior professionals throughout the pursuit lifecycle. From uncovering prospect needs and shaping solutions, to guiding storylines, developing content, and preparing teams for presentations, the Senior Pursuits Manager will be accountable for ensuring pursuits are disciplined, creative, and client-focused. -Assemble the right pursuit team by recommending and integrating experts across disciplines, including workplace strategy, financial consulting, project management, GIS & labor/location analytics, ESG, and others, to deliver a holistic, client-focused solution. -Manage end-to-end deliverables for proposals, RFPs, and presentations, balancing competing priorities and deadlines while ensuring quality and alignment with win themes. -Develop and evolve pursuit content throughout the lifecycle, sometimes months or more than a year, building on a consistent narrative and collaborating closely with Creative Services and pursuit colleagues to create compelling proposals, presentations, and supporting materials. -Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine pursuit library content, capturing differentiators and best practices for reuse across the business. -Coach and prepare pursuit teams for high-stakes presentations, ensuring consistent delivery of the story, confidence in key messaging, and alignment with client expectations. -Lead structured debriefs to capture lessons learned, provide feedback to brokers and team members, and identify opportunities to strengthen future pursuits. -Drive pursuit positioning and story development, shaping the overarching narrative, coaching team members on win themes, and ensuring clarity and confidence in delivery. -Streamline pursuit processes and apply best practices in strategy, storytelling, and delivery to raise quality, improve consistency, and increase win probability.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• adobe suite
• business development
• commercial real estate
• project management

What You Bring

-Education: Bachelor’s degree. -Proven ability to use influence to drive results, independently or as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment with limited direct authority. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability develop and deliver presentations that synthesize complex problems and recommended solutions. -Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization at all levels and functions while collaborating effectively. -Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills. -5 - 7 years of experience in business development, marketing/communications or sales support for a professional services organization. Commercial real estate experience is required. -Diagnose prospect needs in partnership with brokers, uncovering business drivers and aligning Savills’ capabilities into solutions that directly address client goals. -Positive, proactive individual who takes initiative and follows through on projects/responsibilities. -Superior organizational skills and attention to details. -Quick learner and highly motivated self-starter who can work with limited guidance. -Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). -Strong sense of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality. -Confident, compelling communicator with developed presentation skills. -Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. -Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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About Savills North America

-Expanding into a global real estate services powerhouse with a strong North American presence. -Offering a wide range of real estate solutions, including commercial and residential property services, investment advice, and property management. -Completing a diverse array of projects, from high-rise office towers to sprawling mixed-use developments. -Providing deep expertise in market trends, strategic investment advice, and high-quality asset management. -Committing to innovative approaches, tailoring solutions to meet the needs of both tenants and property owners. -Helping clients navigate the complexities of real estate through an extensive network, offering insight-driven, personalized strategies. -Becoming a trusted name for both corporate and individual clients seeking reliable, forward-thinking real estate services.

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