Business Development Coordinator

Fawkes IDM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is looking for a skilled professional to join their business development team. The role involves preparing marketing materials, conducting industry research, and collaborating on key client engagements. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and a strong background in business development or marketing, particularly within professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of marketing/business development experience preferred in professional services.
• Minimum of three years of writing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitches, proposals, and client meeting materials.
• Conduct research on companies and industries related to strategic initiatives.
• Maintain business development and marketing databases.

Skills

Marketing

Business Development

Proposal Creation

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepare pitches, proposals, and client meeting materials (talking points, research, etc.).
• Conduct research on companies, industries, marketplaces, and competitors related to pitches and other strategic initiatives.
• Gather intelligence on legal industry trends to provide an overview of the competitive landscape and explore opportunities.
• Collaborate with business development colleagues to maximize cross-selling opportunities.
• Provide support on cross-border, cross-departmental key client work and relationship development.
• Support practice-related events, seminars, and briefings (planning, marketing communications, logistics).
• Assist with marketing campaigns and digital marketing efforts.
• Research and coordinate sponsorships to fully leverage benefits.
• Work with the Public Relations & Communications team in implementing communication strategies, including identifying hot topics in practice areas.
• Support contact management efforts (contact updates, targeted marketing lists, tagging client activities, etc.).
• Maintain business development and marketing databases.
• Track business development activities, including meetings, presentations, and pitches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year of marketing, business development, and/or proposal experience, preferably in professional services or law firms. Legal marketing experience is preferred. IP or Environmental experience is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of writing experience.
• Prior experience in proposal assembly and creation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).