Business Development Coordinator

Roseland, NJ (Hybrid)

Summary

Our client, an AmLaw200 firm, is seeking a candidate who has demonstrated drive, dedication, professionalism and a positive attitude. The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development of various groups’ practices.  The position is located in the Roseland office and reports to the Practice Group Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Matter tracking:  Gather, organize, and draft matter descriptions to maintain group experience lists and knowledge management database.
• Marketing materials: Ensure that each group’s marketing materials – including attorney bios, website materials, and other content – are up to date, accurate, and complete.
• Events:  Evaluate event opportunities consistent with the groups’ strategic plans for the groups’ attorneys to get in front of clients and prospects, and assist in promotion and execution as needed, working with the firm’s event team.
• Communications:  Work with the groups’ attorneys, BD Managers, and Communications team to assist with external communications including alerts, articles, and other media opportunities.
• Marketing campaigns:  Assist in the planning and execution of ongoing marketing campaigns for assigned practice groups including podcasts, videos, and blogs.
• Directories, guides, and lists:  Work with the groups’ attorneys and Business Development Managers to prepare submissions including gathering data for submissions, crafting the appropriate message, and submitting the final documents.
• Pitches and proposals:  Support the groups’ attorneys in preparing new business pitches, and assist in the group’s responses to requests for proposal.  This responsibility includes:
  • Help prepare the presentations and proposals, coordinating with other attorneys, practices or Marketing Department resources as necessary.
  • Apply any new information collected during the pitch/proposal process to create new—and update existing—marketing materials.
• Miscellaneous:  Execute special assignments as required by the group or the Marketing and Business Development Department.
• Assisting the groups’ attorneys in business development planning by conducting research on industry trends and issues that may impact clients’ and prospects’ businesses and recommend actions to capitalize on them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree required
• A minimum of two years of marketing or business development experience required
• Financial, consulting, or legal services marketing experience preferred
• Knowledge of appropriate marketing and business development methods, processes, and tools
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing among competing tasks
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply instructions and/or guidelines as appropriate
• Ability to execute flawlessly; strong attention to detail
• Computer skills needed including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and internet research
• Ability to work effectively with other team members; strong relationship-building skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and tenacious at achieving goals
• Exhibits professional maturity; composed under pressure

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