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The Business Development Coordinator will assist with the implementation of the Business Development strategy to maximize client retention and growth. The role-holder will work closely with the Partners and Business Development team. The individual will oversee the maintenance of business development and marketing collateral for the Group and Office, monitor progress against planned priorities, support client teams, prepare submissions for awards and directories, elevate the Firm’s profile, prepare pitches and RFPs, support webinars and thought leadership sessions, and execute client events.
Job Responsibility:
Work with all members of the Business Development team and Office Client Development team to identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients
Assist with the development of proposals, including collecting relevant content such as practice area descriptions, representative matters, and client/matter information
Help to quality assure and produce the final product
Conduct client research, including research on Firm-specific information such as billings, matters, and relevant timekeepers
Liaise and exchange information with other practice groups targeting the same clients
Develop and maintain digital and hard copy marketing collateral
Collect client/matter information for all practice sub-groups, update practice group and office information, relevant capability statements, rankings and awards, CVs, Bios, and any other relevant materials, including those appearing on the Firm’s external website
Assist with the preparation of materials and conduct research to facilitate business planning
Track the progress against the practice group and office business plan, and in consultation with the head of the group and senior BD members, proactively notify and follow up with accountable partners as needed
Assist in reviewing submissions prepared by the directories team and track all rankings and awards
Collaborate with key members of the Global Business Development Group
Ensure the Firm's brand is maintained
Coordinate with the Firm’s web support team to ensure website content is up-to-date and relevant
Maintain relevant mailing lists
Work with the local office resource(s) to execute the Group's client seminars, conferences, webinars, internal meetings, sponsorships/partnerships with outside organizations, and all other events in which the Firm and Group representation and participation are necessary
Work with the Business Development lead and other senior leaders to develop business cases for budget requests based on business planning, and be aware of the budget available from both Regional and Global sources
Monitor business development expenditures, develop and obtain necessary approval on all business development expenses from practice group managers
Maintain the Group’s email distribution lists and calendar
Update Group intranet site with relevant material
Support matter database collection and uploads
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
Strong experience in business development, marketing, or another relevant field, preferably in a legal or other professional services environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
Self-motivated and independent, able to work with minimum supervision
Well-developed and sophisticated organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to relate to and gain the confidence of people at all levels within an organization, as well as an ability to build strong relationships and work in a collaborative environment
Organized, detail-oriented individual with strong project management skills, able to work on multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or similar
A high level of discretion, diplomacy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
Energy and persistence, and a good understanding of the importance of delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
Familiar with the internet and web-based platforms
Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing requests, ideally in the professional services industry