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Hunden Partners · 1 hour ago

Senior Proposal and Business Development Manager

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Hunden Partners is a growing firm seeking a Senior Proposal & Business Development Manager to enhance their market presence and drive growth. The role involves overseeing the proposal lifecycle, contributing to business development strategy, and collaborating with firm leadership to qualify opportunities and engage clients.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage the proposal funnel, tracking inbound opportunities, deadlines, and assignments while maintaining accurate CRM data

Partner with the Vice President of Business Development and firm leadership to shape and execute business development strategy

Coordinate directly with EVPs on proposal and pursuit strategy, ensuring alignment with client needs, firm priorities, and competitive positioning

Lead and oversee proposal development efforts, ensuring timely, high-quality, and brand-consistent submissions

Evaluate public RFPs and procurement platforms, conducting detailed reviews and supporting go or no-go decisions

Support lead qualification by assessing market fit, client readiness, and alignment with firm capabilities

Participate in client-facing business development calls and meetings to support relationship development and opportunity advancement

Support scheduling, follow-up, and coordination of business development outreach across leadership and consulting teams

Collaborate with marketing to align business development efforts with broader marketing initiatives and messaging

Contribute to proposal content, presentations, and client-facing marketing materials

Maintain, organize, and continuously improve proposal templates, resumes, and marketing resources

Mentor and guide business development team members, providing coaching and functional leadership

Monitor pipeline activity and business development metrics to inform prioritization and resource planning

Represent Hunden Partners at industry events and conferences to build visibility and relationships

Identify opportunities to improve business development processes, tools, and workflows

Qualification

Business DevelopmentProposal ManagementLead QualificationRFP ProcessMicrosoft Office SuiteCRM SystemsAdobe InDesignOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsStrategic ThinkingDetail-oriented Mindset

Required

7+ years of experience in business development, proposal management, marketing, or sales operations, preferably in professional services or consulting

Demonstrated experience in client-facing business development and lead qualification

Strong understanding of the RFP process, proposal strategy, and pursuit decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems

Experience managing complex, deadline-driven workflows and coordinating cross-functional teams

Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

A strategic, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset