Business Development Specialist - Regulatory Marketing Department Summary We are seeking a results -oriented Business Development BD" Specialist to support the firms regulatory groups in marketing and developing new business. Reporting to the teams Assistant Director and managers for these groups the BD Specialist will deve lop knowledge and understanding of these practices and lawyers as well as the resources across the Marketing Department to collaborate on projects that secure new clients strengthen existing relationships and increase visibility of the practices. Busin ess development is integral to the success of the firm and for the Regulatory groups and this role is critical to that work. The appropriate candidate will be someone who works well within a team but can also operate independently exercise sound discret ion and judgment to capitalize on opportunities and is enthusiastic about challenging dynamic projects and high value responsibilities that will result in measurable ROI for the firm. Apply Qualifications Bachelors degree in marketingcommunications business or related field. Minimum of two years experience in professional services marketing. Demonstrated background of accomplishment in marketing and business development. Previous law firm experience is highly desirable. Strong written and oral communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic service orientation and attention to detail. Duties and Responsibilities Business Development Create reports to help leverage client relationship building activities pitch and proposal efforts client meetings business trips and content engagement for internal and external purposes. Contribute to the drafting of new business proposals client presentations and responses to RFPs. Understand and track client development activities efforts and results in firm -wide CRM system. Understand maintain and leverage relevant experience for proposals directory and award submissions and relevant website updates. Collaborate with events team to produce client events including organizing logistics preparing event communications monitoring RSVPs providing on -the-ground event coverage and preparing post -event reports. Support CLE programs for assigned groups by facilitating logistics and coordinating with the CLE team to ensure successful programs and accreditation. Work with BD managers on practice group budgets including maintaining up ‑to‑date information and preparing regular reports. Marketing Collaborate with content team to draft and develop group marketing materials including website content newsletters brochures and other external communication pieces. Analyze and report on content engagement data to identify leads from content and marke ting campaigns. Lead client alert process including liaising with relevant lawyers on editing content executing distribution and analyzing and reporting on content engagement data. Qualifications continued Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multitask and manage multiple projects work independently and as a member of teams manage short term and long -term deadlines and work well under tight deadlines and other pressures while maintaining a professional demeanor. Demonstrated leadership and proactivity. Creativity and value -added orientation. Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications i.e. Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook. Salesforce Pardot Account Engagement and LinkedIn skills a plus. Duties and Responsibilities continued Drive external content updates by evaluating revising and maintaining relevant practice and industry marketing materials. Develop and maintain segmented client and prospect mailing lists. Perform other duties as assigned and required. Adhere to timely and regular in -office attendance as needed and in accordance with department expectations. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Exempt Reports To Assistant Director of Business Development - Regulatory Workplace Type Hybrid Salary range is 86000 - 112000 dependent on experience level and varies based on geographycandidate location. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. 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