Business Development Manager

Prominent AM Law 200 law firm seeks a Business Development Manager to join the Marketing Department located in New Jersey. This position will report to the Chief Marketing Officer.

• Execute on marketing and business development strategies to achieve stated practice goals and objectives
• Track and report on progress, conduct competitive intelligence, prepare detailed reports on clients and targets as well as market and industry trends
• Maintain experience database, coordinate and prepare RFP responses, proposals and presentations
• Continually improve pitch materials and process, ensure continuity and efficiency across offices
• Track and report on RFP/proposal results and trends
• Brainstorm and create new collateral to position the firm and practice groups
• Produce high impact submissions for key legal rankings with assistance from outside PR agency
• Work directly with attorneys to execute business development goals with a focus on providing high level of service, proactively suggest new ideas for reaching target audiences in line with practice group goals, leverage contact relationship management (CRM) system.

• Strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• College degree and at least 5 years of marketing or business development experience required.
• Experience in a professional services setting preferred.
• Strong professional writing, proofreading and editing skills. Candidate should possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with Montor Suite and/or Redwood Analytics a plus. Some travel between offices required.