Business Development Coordinator

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NGE is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago to support attorneys and practice leaders with client growth initiatives, pitches, proposals, RFPs, credentials, and related client-facing materials. The role also maintains matters, credentials, and experience data, coordinates directory and award submissions, and conducts client and competitive research.

The position requires strong writing, research, communication, and organizational skills to manage multiple stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• 2+ years of marketing, communications, or business development experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting
• Experience supporting proposals and business writing in a professional services setting preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and e-marketing tools (Vuture) a plus
• Working knowledge of AP style guidelines
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills (including writing, grammar, spelling, proofreading, and attention to detail)
• Strong professional writing and proofreading skills, with experience preparing or supporting RFPs, new business proposals, press releases, or other client-facing materials
• Familiarity with the services provided by a multi-practice law firm
• Self-starter, highly organized, detail-focused, and able to collaborate with attorneys at all levels in the firm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and practice leaders with their business development priorities and client growth initiatives
• Coordinate client development, cross-selling, and relationship-building initiatives
• Perform other duties as requested by the Business Development Manager and the Marketing and Business Development Director
• Assist with the preparation of pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and capabilities materials
• Maintain representative matters, experience databases, and attorney credentials
• Assist in developing tailored business development materials for client pursuits
• Track RFPs, pitches, and proposal results and assist with status reports for the Marketing and Business Development Director, Business Development Manager, and firm leadership
• Coordinate legal directory, ranking, and award submissions, including drafting, reviewing, and editing submission materials
• Coordinate attorney interviews, references, and supporting materials
• Track results and identify opportunities for increased recognition
• Track and communicate results and assist with the annual comparison report of the firm’s results
• Maintain templates and documented processes for directory and award submissions and suggest updates as needed

Skills

Strong writing

Oral & written communication

Research skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, English, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Vuture

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Development Coordinator supports the firm's business development activities by working with attorneys, practice leaders, the Business Development Manager, and the Marketing and Business Development Director. This role assists with pitches, proposals, RFP responses, credentials, and other client-facing materials; coordinates legal directory, ranking, and award submissions; and conducts client, prospect, industry, and competitor research.

Working with attorneys and colleagues across the firm, the Business Development Coordinator maintains representative matters, experience information, attorney credentials, and other business development content. The coordinator also tracks proposal, recognition, and related activity and assists with routine reporting. The position requires strong writing, research, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage assignments, produce accurate work product, and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced professional services environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support attorneys and practice leaders with their business development priorities and client growth initiatives
• Coordinate client development, cross-selling, and relationship-building initiatives
• Perform other duties as requested by the Business Development Manager and the Marketing and Business Development Director

Pitches, Proposals & Credentials

• Assist with the preparation of pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and capabilities materials
• Maintain representative matters, experience databases, and attorney credentials
• Assist in developing tailored business development materials for client pursuits
• Track RFPs, pitches, and proposal results and assist with status reports for the Marketing and Business Development Director, Business Development Manager, and firm leadership

Rankings & Recognition

• Coordinate legal directory, ranking, and award submissions, including drafting, reviewing, and editing submission materials
• Coordinate attorney interviews, references, and supporting materials
• Track results and identify opportunities for increased recognition
• Track and communicate results and assist with the annual comparison report of the firm’s results
• Maintain templates and documented processes for directory and award submissions and suggest updates as needed

Client Intelligence & Research

• Conduct client, prospect, industry, and competitor research
• Support strategic targeting initiatives
• Compile and organize research findings for attorneys and practice groups

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• 2+ years of marketing, communications, or business development experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting
• Experience supporting proposals and business writing in a professional services setting preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and e-marketing tools (Vuture) a plus
• Working knowledge of AP style guidelines
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills (including writing, grammar, spelling, proofreading, and attention to detail)
• Strong professional writing and proofreading skills, with experience preparing or supporting RFPs, new business proposals, press releases, or other client-facing materials
• Familiarity with the services provided by a multi-practice law firm
• Self-starter, highly organized, detail-focused, and able to collaborate with attorneys at all levels in the firm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity. At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals. To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: www. careers.nge.com.