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Business Development Director (law firm exp. required)
Fawkes IDM, United States
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 11, 2023
Last Date
Aug 11, 2023
Location(s)
Job Description
- Works closely with CMO to manage business development function to support firm’s strategy
- Mentors business development team and directly manages team of Business Development Managers (3-4 BDMs)
- Takes lead on developing and delivering training for junior BD staff, working with the BDMs, on processes and topics including:
- Pitch and proposal drafting
- Event planning and management
- Client alerts and communications drafting, proofing, and distribution
- Content management drafting and updating practice group content, representative matters
- Submission administration and drafting
- Use of marketing technology tools
- Works with CMO to develop and implement client teams strategy
- Guides and supports BDMs as they work with practice groups and individual lawyers in focusing business generation initiatives and relationship-building efforts, which may include:
- Generating new BD and Marketing ideas for practice groups and working with the BDMs to implement them
- Providing strategic support to business development events, such as seminars, webinars, alumni and client events
- Coaching individual attorneys on BD strategies and tactics
- Providing judgment on BD and marketing investments
- Works with CMO to develop and implement go-to-market industry teams strategy
- When not fully staffed, and as necessary, covers one or more practice groups directly
- Assists with Communications strategy (website, social) as needed
- Some travel to other offices required
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- At least 8+ years experience in a law firm or other professional services environment in marketing and business development roles with increasing responsibilities.
- This is a hybrid position and currently is required in the office at least 3 days a week. This requirement is subject to change to more days in the office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing financial data and developing reports and proposals.
- Knowledge of legal industry trends and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Job Specification
Fawkes IDM
Information Technology and Services - Washington, United States