Business Development Coordinator (Temp)

New York, NY

Preferred: BD Coordinator experience in a law firm environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each groups’ marketing materials are up to date, accurate and complete
• Gather, organize, and calendar information on group news, events, and publications
• Keep attorney bios up to date and assist with updates to LinkedIn profiles as needed
• Evaluate event opportunities consistent with the groups’ strategic plans and assist in implementation as needed, working with the firm’s event team
• Work with the groups’ attorneys, Business Development Managers, and Communications team to assist with external communications including alerts, articles, and other media opportunities
• Work with the groups’ attorneys and Business Development Managers to prepare submissions including gathering data, drafting content, and tracking submissions
• Support the groups’ attorneys and Business Development Managers in preparing new business pitches, and assist in the group’s responses to requests for proposal. This responsibility includes:
• Helping to prepare the presentations and proposals, coordinating with other attorneys, practices or Marketing Department resources as necessary
• Applying any new information collected during the pitch/proposal process to create new—and update existing—marketing materials
• Tracking pitch and proposal metrics
• Conduct research on industry trends, potential clients, and other business development opportunities
• Maintain up to date and accurate practice group mailing lists
• Assist in developing and managing the groups’ business development budgets
• Execute special assignments as required by the group or the Marketing and Business Development Department 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree required
• A minimum of four 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