“Colliers International (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading global real estate services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, our 14,000 enterprising people work collaboratively to provide expert advice and services to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 20 years, our experienced leadership team, owning more than 40% of our equity, have delivered industry-leading investment returns for shareholders. In 2018, corporate revenues were $2.8 billion ($3.3 billion including affiliates), with more than $26 billion of assets under management.”

Job Description

Colliers International is undergoing a dynamic business transformation period across its India Business operations. This has led the demand for a client-centric proven pitch professional to join Business Development Centre (BDC).
Reporting to the Head - Business Development, this person will be responsible to for driving the pitch process across all major businesses across India Offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and convert major client pursuits for India through leading the pitch process across all major business lines
• Lead, drive and manage the strategic pitch process closely with internal stakeholders of all levels of seniority. This includes qualification of new business opportunities; facilitation of internal pursuit meetings/rehearsals; create and manage project plans and deadlines; coach preparation and rehearsal project team for pitch presentations; draft, copywrite, edit and proof-read proposals and presentations material ensuring key client-centric messages are presented clearly; conduct internal and client debriefs.
• Involvement in India’s key client program and drive pitch activities.
• Attend key client meetings, calls and presentations to build relationships with target customers for conversion of pursuits
• Develop, manage and monitor top pipeline opportunities for both new and existing clients with
• Create and design concepts / themes and work with BDC Graphic Designer on the design and production of property marketing IM’s, proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all pursuit strategy targets and opportunities are tracked and analysed on the India pursuit tracker, highlighting significant clients, opportunities, revenue, conversion rates and trend patterns.
• Provide regular pursuit reports for India Business Heads.
• Build close working relationships and communicate pursuit and client strategy to Asia BDC team and Colliers leadership to ensure alignment
• Communicate and implement best practice pitch material from around the APAC region to the local India teams
• Work closely with marketing and internal teams to achieve greater client value
• Be prepared to occasionally work outside office hours to meet client deadlines.
• Consistent and thorough follow up to internal stakeholders and senior leaders.

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Bachelor degree in Business or above in a relevant discipline (beneficial).
• Minimum of 7-8 years of related experience with proven track record in pitch/bid management (knowledge of the real estate industry would be an advantage).
• Proficient and organised with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Self-starter, proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Excellent at handling multiple tasks and competing demands in a corporate environment.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively through all mediums and at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Should have worked with Graphic Designer to generate outstanding property marketing material
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite preferred