Business Development Manager, Corporate

For the New York Office of an International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support and execute the US corporate practice marketing and business development strategy;
  • Create and manage compelling proposals and pitches to respond to fast turn-around bids, strategic panels, or other opportunities;
  • Maintain the quality and accuracy of each practice’s collateral materials, experience lists, and related marketing resources;
  • Produce and oversee US corporate specific content, campaigns, events and relevant directory and award submissions to increase engagement with key clients and enhance the personal brands of leading practitioners and the firm’s global reputation;
  • Identify strategies for new business opportunities by staying informed about clients' present and emerging needs and the issues and trends in their industries;
  • Mentor and guide junior colleagues on live work projects.

Qualifications include:

  • 5-7+ years’ experience working for a professional services firm with a particular focus on corporate; bachelor's degree required;
  • Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment;
  • Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria and maintaining calm under pressure;
  • Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally;
  • Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills;
  • Experience with some or all of the following systems is preferred: Foundation, Salesforce and Sharepoint; experience with databases such as Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Refinitiv, CapitalIQ, and Preqin a plus.
Salary: $150k-$180k