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TalentAlly LLC

Manager, Business Development

TalentAlly LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Business Development Manager to support the firm's Litigation practices. The manager will work to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans utilizing a wide range of business development, marketing, and event-driven initiatives. The BDM serves as the primary point person to facilitate client opportunities with the lawyers, develop key messaging for stronger market positioning, and collaborate across departmental and geographic lines to identify leading revenue-generating opportunities—with particular emphasis on conferences, seminars, webinars, and client receptions that elevate the firm's profile and engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide strategy for, and drive business development activities surrounding:

Client Opportunities (RFPs, pitches and targeting)

Business Plans & Practice Specific Initiatives

Client Relationship Management/Account Management

High-profile events—including conferences, seminars, webinars, and client receptions

Marketing Collateral, Bios and Representative work

External and Internal Visibility inclusive of thought leadership, blogs, profile series, etc.

Budget planning & forecasting

Partner with colleagues across the Marketing and BD department on firmwide initiatives that impact the firm's litigation practices.

Serve as a mentor and team lead to junior colleagues.

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree and five or more years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm or comparable professional services organization

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; makes decisions and adapts to changing work environments in-house and for our clients.

Strong project management experience inclusive of conferences and events

Strategic thinker who understands branding and consistency of message.

Self-starter with the discipline required to balance long-term strategic vision with effective day-to-day implementation of strategy.

Experience with Foundation (or other knowledge management tools) is desired.

A minimum of five years of experience in marketing, business and practice development in a law firm including pitches and RFPs.

Technology-savvy; knowledge of relevant, existing software and ability to learn new programs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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