Business Development Assistant - Legal Marketing & CRM

The Ford Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency in New York seeks a Business Development Assistant to support a busy corporate BD team for a prestigious DC law firm. You'll draft client materials, pitches, and submissions and help with events and CRM data.

Ideal candidates have a marketing or BD background, 1+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience (internships or work experience).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare marketing materials and presentations for client meetings.
• Assist with the submissions process to legal directories including Chambers and The Legal 500.
• Assist with event logistics for conferences, seminars, and other meetings.
• Communicate with attorneys to stay up to date on their work.
• Track and record business development efforts in the CRM.
• Assist with other business development projects.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Marketing knowledge

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Ford Agency in New York seeks a Business Development Assistant to support a busy corporate BD team for a prestigious DC law firm. You'll draft client materials, pitches, and submissions and help with events and CRM data.

Ideal candidates have a marketing or BD background, 1+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.