Business Development Manager, 17161-JLK

Our client, a law firm in downtown Boston, is seeking a Business Development Manager to work with the Director of Business Development in the strategic development and daily implementation of marketing initiatives.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Is the primary Marketing and Business Development Department liaison with the Intellectual Property and, at times, other Departments. Develops and maintains a business development training acumen aimed at improving business development skills and cross-selling. Spends significant time coaching and working with partners to initiate and follow up on sales leads, prospective client meetings and proposal preparation. Manages the RFP response process for IP and at times other RFPs, including proposal preparations, and follow-up.  This includes proposals submitted in the absence of a formal RFP as well. Assists and guides attorneys in the development of presentations for seminars and pitches. Initiates new marketing initiatives to complement regional, departmental and firm goals.

Experience Required:Strong knowledge of the national market for professional services. Superior oral and written communications skills with demonstrated excellence in grammar and proofreading. Strong multitasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines and changing project criteria. Extensive working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of software. Strong problem solving capabilities, analytical skills, initiative, organization skills and deadline sensitivity. Ability to work independently. Minimum 4 years experience in a professional services department required.  Law firm experience in business development role preferred.


Education:

BA/BS required.

 

How to apply:
If you’re interested in this position please apply now!  Our client is actively interviewing.  Please submit your resume via email to jleonard@johnleonard.com Microsoft Word documents preferred. You can also apply via this website or the John Leonard Website www.johnleonard.com Or simply call 617-423-6800 and inquire about the position. In the subject line of your email include the job code and title. 

 

About John Leonard:

We are a 39-year-old woman-owned Staffing Firm recognized as one of the top employment firms in Massachusetts.  We continually assist jobseekers in their search for the ideal job! Learn more at www.johnleonard.com. Starting immediately, we have short-term and long-term opportunities including legal support and paralegal, administrative and office support, reception, non-profit, marketing, sales, real estate, investment, education, accounting, finance, IT, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, public relations, and advertising.  We place professionals in positions such as Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Receptionist, Marketing Assistant, Office Manager, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Sales Assistant.