Senior Business Development Specialist
For the New York office of a Major West Coast FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide guidance and advice to the Media practice group regarding business development opportunities for the practice group; prepare communications related to winning new work and enhancing the practice group's reputation;
- Lead the collection, storing, maintenance and distribution of information on lawyers' experience and develop an effective system that minimizes the administrative burden on lawyers;
- Negotiate sponsorships and manage marketing budget;
- Coordinate client seminars and webinars for assigned practice groups; support the practice managers on major events that require the practice managers to lead;
- Provide general support to practice managers and attorneys in practice group operations;
- Work with the Marcom group to create and organize marketing collateral and related records, including blogs and social media.
Qualifications include:
- 4+ years of professional services marketing desired, or equivalent internship and education; law firm marketing experience is a plus; Bachelor's degree and demonstrated academic excellence strongly preferred;
- Previous experience in a law-firm or professional services organization, supporting a multi-office environment, is preferred;
- Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner; ability to interact with lawyers and staff at all levels is required;
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required; CRM technology a plus.