Growth Support Specialist Sr. ( GAT)

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Growth Support Specialist Senior is responsible for collaborating with engagement leaders, market development teams, and business development professionals to support all aspects of line of business and industry marketing and growth activities. They are responsible for coordinating and mastering growth platform tools to support marketing and business development initiatives, including but not limited to go-to-market, launch and pursuit teams, market-facing sponsorship and events, campaign support, maintenance of data quality, and preparation of proposals and pursuit deliverables. They are responsible for maintaining the integrity of team growth dashboards, eCRM management and reporting, database management and analytics, local events, and assist as needed with sponsorships and participation in industry and trade membership activities. The Growth Support Specialist Senior is responsible for supporting complex and/or regional go-to-market, launch and pursuit teams. The Growth Support Specialist Senior will collaborate with engagement leaders to produce brand and risk compliant marketing and pursuit deliverables. They may collaborate with the Pursuit B proposal team (PBPT) to develop proposal skills and create pursuit deliverables with the opportunity to join the PBPT. The Growth Support Specialist Senior will provide training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate growth strategy withgo-to-market, launch and pursuit teams, relationship leaders, business developers, and other internal market development teams such as Internal Marketing and Communications, National Data, and the North American Pursuit and Proposal teamsActively engaged in multi-faceted and high-value pursuit management and team supportDevelop team structure and keep stakeholders on the same page while prepping for meetings and driving the pursuit processActively engage with CRM platform to monitor growth and relationship activity tracking and due datesElevated CRM skill set to create and provide relationship insights and reportingPerform research to provide individual pursuit, industry or line of business insightsMaintain database of marketing collateral, proposals and presentationsCreate and coordinate delivery of pursuit deliverablesSupport IMC market development manager initiatives forgo-to-market, launch and pursuit teams, events, and/or campaignsServe as liaison and point of contact between go-to-market, launch and pursuit teams and market development managersCoordinate activities and manage relationships with various trade and industry groupsMaintain working knowledge of systems, tools, and resources that may be beneficial to client servers (i.e. Collateral, white papers, research, events, client reports, sales pipeline reports, etc.)Pursuit database managementEntering, tracking, and reporting of all types of eCRM activitiesProvide ad hoc reporting on marketing and related activities as requestedAssist go-to-market, launch and pursuit teams and growth initiatives by managing growth dashboardConduct research on targets and pursuit companies; assist with development of account plansTrack key demographic informatioDevelopment of sales pipelineReview pursuit deliverables to monitor brand and risk compliance and quality assurance standards while ensuring adherence to Associated Press (AP) and RSM styles, proper formatting, and firm branding guidelinesEnsure effective support of relationship development and growth strategy by collaborating with ESS growth team leaders, engagement leaders, business developers and launch and pursuit teamsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent experience in related field

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS (Required)

Demonstrates a comprehensive working knowledge of tools, resources and technology required with assigned responsibilitiesProficient with customer relationship management softwareAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-taskAbility to learn other platforms (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics)Strong grammar and proofreading knowledgeStrong organization, prioritization, and time management skillsStrong attention to detail

Experience

3-5 years’ relevant experience in a related field or area1+ years prior experience managing multiple projectsDemonstrated experience managing multiple projects of low to moderate riskAbility to interact with multiple levels of leadership

LEADERSHIP SKILLS (Required)

Cultivates a safe environment to ask questions, share innovative ideas and make suggestions; provides coaching on an informal basisProvides on–the-job training and directs others to relevant development opportunitiesProvides relevant and timely performance feedback to others, both positive and constructiveProvides peer-to-peer collaboration and guidanceProvides mentorship and feedbackCareer navigatorHelps build a diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $85,700