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Rebecca Stott

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

I'm a seasoned expert in people management, skilled at handling team dynamics, cultural nuances, and diverse stakeholder requirements. I thrive in fostering team engagement and motivation to achieve exceptional outcomes. With deep experience in pitch/bid roles in the legal sector, I excel under pressure. I have a keen eye for detail and possess outstanding proofreading skills, backed by confident and effective verbal and written communication. My strong organisational, multitasking, and project management abilities are complemented by a client-focused approach that is both professional and approachable. I embrace a solution-oriented mindset and maintain a positive 'can-do' attitude, consistently aiming for service excellence and high-quality results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pitch Team Manager

Linklaters LLP
Colchester, Essex
09.2024 - Current
  • Acting as a senior point of contact with BDM stakeholders for the team - regular communication with the global BDM team to monitor team performance and keep abreast of client needs.
  • I lead a team in Colchester, and directly supervise a Team Leader in Warsaw, which involves guiding and supporting them to manage their team successfully. This allows me to oversee both teams, enhancing coordination and fostering collaboration across borders.
  • Delegating responsibilities amongst the team for seamless workflow.
  • Ensuring the team meets client deadlines and expectations, while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Acting as escalation point for complaints on team performance.
  • Advising the team on the correct course of action for complex requests.
  • Working with the team to identify and address training needs, ensuring that the skill levels match the constantly-evolving nature of the service.
  • Managing staff turnover and recruitment in the team.
  • Ensuring that all HR and management activities are delivered in line with appropriate Linklaters policies and guidelines.
  • Working on projects and initiatives. At times this will require taking the lead on those projects.


Pitch Assistance Centre (PAC) UK Team Leader

Linklaters LLP
Colchester, Essex
11.2017 - 09.2024
  • Working seamlessly with the PAC Warsaw Team Leader to ensure consistent leadership across the two locations, holding regular team meetings and identifying training needs.
  • Consistently managing the performance of the team, being aware of busyness in the team and what each team member is working on, delegating and reorganising work within the team where necessary, and regularly reviewing the team's work to ensure pitch briefs and deadlines are met and high quality is adhered to.
  • Providing direction and support to the team.
  • Taking ownership of quality levels to ensure client expectations are met.
  • Ensuring there is regular communication of important/relevant information to the team and management along with any key updates.
  • Global stakeholder management across the network.
  • Acting as an initial escalation point for queries and complaints.
  • Supporting the BDM Operations Manager with recruitment for the team and managing the onboarding of new joiners.
  • Ensuring that all HR and management activities are delivered.

Senior Pitch Coordinator

Linklaters LLP
Colchester, Essex
10.2013 - 11.2017
  • Responding to pitch requests from the global BDM teams, clarifying the brief and working with the BDM team throughout the pitch process.
  • Creating first draft pitches (in Word or PowerPoint) by gathering and formatting pitch data from internal and external sources.
  • Tailoring first draft pitch documents based on client research undertaken and reading the client RfP.
  • Creating bespoke design elements and incorporating them into the pitch document.
  • Ensuring a high level of quality and adhering to all best practice processes, carrying out or supervising quality control including proof reading and brand and brief compliance.
  • Developing and maintaining collaborative client relationships based on trust, quality, ownership, integrity, communication, and project delivery.

Account Manager/Marketing Executive

Reader Offers Ltd
Colchester, Essex
10.2007 - 08.2012
  • Responsible for four top accounts, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, ensuring that clients are satisfied and targets are achieved.
  • Negotiated new deals with the cruise lines and proactive in identifying new ideas to sell and promote the accounts to ensure my adverts are prompt, and ahead of the competitors.
  • Analysing figures on a daily basis and evaluating all promotions successfully to ensure maximum ROI for the company.
  • Planning, preparing, designing and proof reading all advertising for my accounts.
  • Managing workload, national press deadlines, prioritising tasks, and liaising with colleagues to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
  • Excellent communication with internal teams and the external design agency to ensure my accounts are running smoothly.
  • Frequent meetings with my clients which focused on strategies to advance our partnership, aiming for outcomes that benefit both companies.

Education

GCSEs -

Copleston High School
Ipswich
09.1992 - 07.1997

GNVQ - Administration, Business Studies and Information Technology

Copleston High School
Ipswich
09.1997 - 07.1999

Skills

  • Strong team management skills, with an inclusive leadership style
  • 17 years experience in a marketing environment
  • Extensive experience in a pitch/bid role within the legal sector
  • Experience of working in deadline driven, high pressured roles
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
  • Confident verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong multitasking, organisation and project management skills
  • Highly client focused, professional and approachable
  • Solution driven with a positive ‘can do' attitude
  • Proficient in Word and PowerPoint, with experience in Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and the Microsoft Office suite

Affiliations

  • In my free time, I prioritise fitness through regular gym sessions and enjoy walks in the countryside. I value quality time with family and friends, making it a priority in my schedule. Travelling and experiencing different cultures enrich my understanding and broaden my perspectives. I fulfilled a personal ambition and travelled solo on two round the world trips. I find pleasure in watching an engaging series and appreciate the art of fine dining!

Timeline

Pitch Team Manager

Linklaters LLP
09.2024 - Current

Pitch Assistance Centre (PAC) UK Team Leader

Linklaters LLP
11.2017 - 09.2024

Senior Pitch Coordinator

Linklaters LLP
10.2013 - 11.2017

Account Manager/Marketing Executive

Reader Offers Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2012

GNVQ - Administration, Business Studies and Information Technology

Copleston High School
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs -

Copleston High School
09.1992 - 07.1997

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