Geo Marketing Manager

• Execute event, client hospitality, and sponsorship strategies aligned with market nuances and practice group priorities
• Partner with Marketing & Client Development and market leaders to design programs driving client engagement and cross-selling
• Lead planning and delivery of firm-hosted, market-based events
• Evaluate regional sponsorship opportunities and provide data-backed recommendations
• Apply firm-wide governance processes to manage event and sponsorship requests
• Support high-touch hospitality planning for priority clients and firm milestones
• Monitor and report regional performance metrics, engagement data, and business-pipeline contribution
• Coordinate post-event follow-up to convert engagement into business opportunities
• Manage local vendors, venues, and creative agencies
• Support assigned-market budgets, tracking, variance reporting, and cost efficiency
• Supervise and guide in-market support teams
• Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports
• Manage staffing coverage, time logs, and time-off requests
• Support professional development and continued educational opportunities
• Participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination, and other employee lifecycle events
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
• Ability to travel, as required
• 5+ years applicable experience in marketing or business development, preferably with an emphasis in strategy, transformation, or growth
• Professional services industry experience and/or B2B marketing experience
• Experience working with local business organizations for brand and relationship opportunities
• Experience with Ticket Manager and CRM
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Prior legal industry or professional services experience preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality consistency
• Digital-first approach
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities under tight timelines
• Strong judgment
• Ability to handle confidential firm information, projects, and client data
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to lead through influence and develop talent
• Proactive, analytical mindset
• Effective presentation skills

Demonstrates expertise in executing event and sponsorship strategies, managing client engagement programs, and leading teams in a professional services environment. Proficient in budget management, performance tracking, and fostering client relationships to drive business development.

• Event Planning
• Client Engagement Strategies
• Budget Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Professional Services Industry Experience

• Microsoft Office Suite
• IManage
• Ticket Manager
• CRM
• Data Analysis
• Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Sponsorship Evaluation
• Project Coordination
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy

• Exceptional Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Mindset

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Professional Services
• B2B Marketing
• Client Hospitality
• Market-Based Events
• Cross-Selling
• Vendor Management
• Confidential Information Handling
• Talent Development
• High Level of Professionalism
• Digital-First Approach