BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!
Do you enjoy marketing? Would you like to work for one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Business Development Specialist in NY. In this role, you would provide support for a wide range of business development activities, particularly focused on the Corporate & Finance practice groups. This position works with lawyers, business development managers, and other firm staff to handle practice group and individual attorney business development and marketing efforts. The majority of time will be devoted to pitches/proposals, ranking submissions, and other practice group promotional projects. The Specialist may lead business development efforts for a designated working group or initiative.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working with Business Development Managers and/or attorneys to develop and implement marketing, business, and client development activities and projects for designated groups and initiatives.
Supporting RFP, pitch, and proposal processes from planning through submission. Elements of this responsibility include, for example:
Working with attorneys, marketing staff and other firm personnel in the development and execution of proposals and presentations.
Understanding and identifying most applicable content, editing existing content, and drafting new content for proposals and pitches.
Coordinating information and research requests with research analysts and finance & accounting staff.
Coordinating the assembly/production and delivery of finished product.
Collecting, drafting and executing practice group submissions to Chambers and other rankings/awards submissions.
Maintaining practice group content for central Foundation database.
Using CRM database Interaction to identify and confirm relationship targets.
Overseeing the editing and production of individual practice or industry team newsletters or communications.
Managing the relationships and logistics associated with conferences and sponsorships.
Drafting and managing practice group content on the firm’s website, including regular updates of biographies and experience highlights.
Providing support for attorneys reaching out to targeted contacts and clients, including creation of targeted lists for specific business development efforts and events.
Mentoring junior staff on best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of related experience in marketing, business development or client relations role, preferably in a professional services company or firm. Legal marketing experience is preferred.
Proficient in a range of computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comfortable using a variety of proprietary marketing databases such as Foundation or InterAction is a plus.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Knowledge of business development processes required; knowledge of proposal process preferred. Ability to work well under pressure essential.
Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and demonstrated effective project management skills.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with people at all levels within the Firm.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Exhibit superior attention to detail and pride in high quality deliverables.
Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $75,000 to $105,000. The firm has a vaccine mandate. Great team. To be considered, please click here to go to the posting and apply directly with a Word resume!
