Business Development Coordinator
Business Development Coordinator
Category
Business Development
Location
New York, New York
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
$75000 - $80000
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
* Handle day-to-day requests for business development materials, including drafting and customizing pitch materials, coordinating attorney input, and distributing final versions.
* Assist with the firm's RFP process, including scoping and planning calls with attorneys; drafting, reviewing and finalizing response documents; and, coordinating and supporting information/experience gathering with attorneys, pricing team and other administrative groups as necessary to complete projects.
* Assist in competitive intelligence gathering, including performing searches using the firm's experience database, ContactNet, S&P Global and other tools, in support of new business opportunities, client meetings, pitches, proposals, events and other business development initiatives.
* Support the periodic client and firm data requests, which may include general firm surveys, diversity data requests, and ESG surveys.
* Track win/loss statistics for pitches, proposals and other RFPs.
* Provide support to legal credentialing team by handling ad hoc submissions (Legal500, Chambers, Best Lawyers, etc.).
* Work collaboratively with others on the marketing team to create customized marketing materials for events and contribute to other marketing department projects as needed.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree plus minimum of three years' experience. Direct prior involvement in crafting a wide variety of client pitches and proposals is a must. Direct experience supporting and/or leading RFP responses is a plus.
* Ability to work independently and to collaborate with both lawyers and marketing and business development team members.
* Enthusiastic self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
* Balance of strong client-service orientation and persuasive executive presence required.
* Strong technical skills (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and web platforms).