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Posted 24 Jun 2026

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.