Senior Business Development Specialist - Top Law Firm
A leading law firm seeks a Senior Business Development Specialist to support its partners and practice groups. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with innovative companies in technology and life sciences. This is a hybrid role with an office in the Flatiron district.
Responsibilities:
- Support and sometimes lead pitches, proposals, and RFPs for key practice and industry teams.
- Prepare research and marketing materials for prospective client meetings.
- Maintain CRM data and update client lists, experience databases, and pitch templates.
- Assist BD managers in tracking business development goals and managing client relationships.
- Support and lead practice-related events, including planning, promotion, logistics, and post-event evaluation.
- Ensure cost-effective, timely, and within-budget event execution.
- Collaborate across departments for cross-functional events.
- Promote firm-branded and co-branded events through digital channels.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Understanding of the professional services sales cycle and business development best practices.
- Familiarity with key industry sectors such as life sciences, fintech, and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally for business development events.
Requirements:
- 3-6 years of business development experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience preferred).
- Bachelor's degree required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $95,000 - $140,000, based on experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, life insurance, and wellness programs.
- Eligible employees may receive a discretionary performance-based bonus