Assistant business development manager job description

The Assistant Manager, Business Development works with the Business Development Senior Team, Corporate Firm Partners and associates, preparing information about Firm's corporate practice areas and lawyers, including biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings and awards, practice descriptions, client contacts and other related information. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, related internal business, client communications and related work product maintaining the Firm's high standard of excellence.Responsibilities/Duties

Perform various business and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures and initiatives for the Firm's corporate and litgiation departments
Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis

Draft pitch and proposal materials

Help design and implement practice and industry-related initiatives

Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications

Maintain deal and case experience;help manage the Firm's engagement database and across related channels

Maintain website content, Partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels

Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate

Prepare and maintain promotional materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes

Assist with managing Firm-sponsored events and presentations

Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders' engagement is supported in varied departments and offices

Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Required Skills

Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience

Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research

Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent research and analytical abilities

Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information

Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate

Strong project management and organizational skills,

Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally

Ability to anticipates business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen

Preferred Skills

Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred

Some familiarity with Content Pilot's suite of products or other experience database preferred

Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

Major in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field preferred

J.D. preferred