Job Details
LaSalle Network has partnered with a multi-billion-dollar global professional services firm looking to hire a Business Development & Marketing Specialist in their Washington DC office.
In this role, the Business Development & Marketing Specialist will provide comprehensive support across the entirety of the business development and marketing lifecycle, playing a key role in the execution of development strategies for all cross-practice areas with a particular focus on transactional and litigation practice areas.
Business Development & Marketing Specialist Responsibilities:
- Manage the execution of business development strategies and specific objectives for the Washington, D.C. office
- Facilitate opportunities to expand market share with existing and new clients, including identifying prospects for cross-selling and supporting account-specific development tactics
- Prepare thoughtful, substantive pitches and proposals tailored to specific matters and practice areas
- Conduct original research and produce corresponding narratives--including factual findings, statistics, etc., in support of specific pitch opportunities
- Partner with attorneys and business development colleagues to produce timely, targeted thought leadership and client training materials aligned with anticipated client needs
- Coordinate high-quality in-person and virtual events and speaking engagements for groups of various sizes
- Create and office-specific collateral materials to showcase Kirkland's offerings including practice descriptions, attorney biographies, website content, brochures and other marketing collateral
- Draft and manage submissions, rankings, surveys, directories and other recognitions for disputes and transactional practices
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Washington, D.C. legal market, and key client industries. Monitor market trends, clients, and competitors
Business Development & Marketing Specialist Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Understanding of the Washington, D.C. legal market and key industry sectors
- Experience with planning and preparing pitches, substantive presentations and other marketing materials
- Marketing collateral development experience, with a good eye for graphic design and sharp attention to detail is preferred
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with high-level attorneys, clients, staff and guests of the Firm
- Ability to take initiative, adapt to change and work independently in high-pressure, deadline-driven scenarios
- Excellent client service orientation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships
- Collaborative approach to working within a team, including the ability to take direction and implement feedback
- Meticulous data entry, writing and proofing skills and a general facility for learning new software
- Ability to synthesize data, complex financial and legal concepts and accurately capture ideas and themes in a narrative
- Solid command of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
If you are interested in this Business Development Specialist & Marketing opportunity and meet the above requirements, please apply today!
Thank you,
Stephanie Moncada
Principal, Marketing Recruiting
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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