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- Lead end-to-end RFP and proposal responses for smaller pursuits, coordinating inputs and developing high-quality, commercially compelling submissions tailored to client priorities.
- Maintain and continuously improve a library of proposal assets, case studies, and reusable content to accelerate future pursuits.
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Support senior BD leads on larger, complex proposals, contributing to narrative development, structuring submissions, and ensuring consistency and quality across all materials.
Market Research and Competitive Intelligence - Conduct detailed research on clients, prospects, competitors, and industry trends across Sports, Media, Entertainment, and Analytics and AI services.
- Generate actionable commercial insights to inform go-to-market strategies, account planning, and targeted outreach.
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Support external research initiatives and contribute to practice-level thought leadership content.
Sales Collateral and Executive Communications - Develop high-impact sales and marketing collateral including presentations, white papers, case studies, one-pagers, and strategic reports.
- Craft clear, executive-ready narratives that translate complex analytics and AI service propositions into compelling commercial stories for senior clients and partner audiences.
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Support preparation of leadership decks, strategic presentations, and business reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
BD Strategy and Partnership Development - Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies, account planning, and commercial growth initiatives within the SME vertical.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and white-space areas across target accounts and market segments.
- Act as a reliable point of coordination across internal cross-functional teams (UK, US, India) and external partners, supporting seamless commercial execution.
- Support leadership on strategic ad-hoc analyses, commercial planning inputs, and executive updates related to growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- RFP and Proposal Management
- Lead end-to-end RFP and proposal responses for smaller pursuits, coordinating inputs and developing high-quality, commercially compelling submissions tailored to client priorities.
- Maintain and continuously improve a library of proposal assets, case studies, and reusable content to accelerate future pursuits.
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Support senior BD leads on larger, complex proposals, contributing to narrative development, structuring submissions, and ensuring consistency and quality across all materials.
Market Research and Competitive Intelligence - Conduct detailed research on clients, prospects, competitors, and industry trends across Sports, Media, Entertainment, and Analytics and AI services.
- Generate actionable commercial insights to inform go-to-market strategies, account planning, and targeted outreach.
-
Support external research initiatives and contribute to practice-level thought leadership content.
Sales Collateral and Executive Communications - Develop high-impact sales and marketing collateral including presentations, white papers, case studies, one-pagers, and strategic reports.
- Craft clear, executive-ready narratives that translate complex analytics and AI service propositions into compelling commercial stories for senior clients and partner audiences.
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Support preparation of leadership decks, strategic presentations, and business reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
BD Strategy and Partnership Development - Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies, account planning, and commercial growth initiatives within the SME vertical.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and white-space areas across target accounts and market segments.
- Act as a reliable point of coordination across internal cross-functional teams (UK, US, India) and external partners, supporting seamless commercial execution.
- Support leadership on strategic ad-hoc analyses, commercial planning inputs, and executive updates related to growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- Required Skills and Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, consulting, strategy, or commercial roles, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality proposals, research, and strategic content.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to independently produce polished, executive-ready materials including proposals, presentations, white papers, and research reports.
- Strong ability to understand and translate complex analytics and AI service propositions into clear, compelling commercial narratives for senior audiences.
- Strong analytical and market research capabilities, with experience translating industry trends, client needs, and competitive intelligence into actionable insights.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CRM or sales tracking tools is an advantage.
- Experience working across global, cross-functional teams and engaging effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones.
- Domain knowledge in Sports, Media and Entertainment is strongly preferred; exposure to analytics or AI-led services environments is required.
- Genuine interest in the Sports Analytics and SME ecosystem, with commercial curiosity and the drive to contribute to a fast-growing practice.