Business Development Manager - Legal

Addison Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Monetary bonuses

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Addison Group seeks a Business Development Manager to drive strategic initiatives and enhance market presence. Your role will involve executing business development plans, coordinating relationships, and ensuring visibility at key events.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, excellent organizational skills, and a strong ability to manage priorities. This position offers a competitive salary between $90,000 - $130,000 and additional benefits like health insurance and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or growth-focused roles.
• Professional services experience strongly preferred; legal industry experience is a plus.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure speaking, panel, and authorship opportunities.
• Manage submission processes for conferences and awards.
• Coordinate event planning, collateral, and follow-ups.
• Support leadership in cultivating referral sources.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Our client a growing professional services organization, is seeking a Business Development Manager to partner closely with leadership in expanding market presence, strengthening referral relationships, and increasing thought leadership visibility.

This role is focused on executing strategic business development initiatives that drive measurable growth outcomes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

This is not a generalist marketing role. The position centers on business development execution, relationship activation, strategic event coordination, and thought leadership initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure speaking, panel, and authorship opportunities aligned with business growth objectives
• Manage submission processes, including abstracts, learning objectives, outlines, and supporting materials
• Coordinate presentation development, slide preparation, and related collateral
• Ensure opportunities align with target audiences and strategic growth priorities
• Support planning and execution of conferences, sponsorships, networking events, and client-facing programs
• Develop pre-event outreach strategies and post-event follow-up plans
• Coordinate event collateral, invitations, and communication materials
• Track and report on event outcomes, including relationship development and business opportunities generated
• Support leadership in identifying and cultivating referral sources and strategic relationships
• Coordinate introductions, follow-ups, and relationship-building initiatives
• Maintain visibility into pipeline activity and relationship development efforts
• Manage end-to-end submissions for industry directories and awards programs
• Gather content, project summaries, and supporting materials from internal stakeholders
• Ensure submissions are strategic, accurate, and completed on deadline
• Track outcomes and identify opportunities to strengthen positioning year over year
• Coordinate materials tied directly to growth initiatives, including:
• Event collateral and follow-up communications
• Speaking materials and presentation support
• Marketing and business development presentations
• Video and content coordination related to strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on broader execution efforts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or growth-focused roles
• Professional services experience strongly preferred; legal industry experience is a plus
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000 - $130,000 (based on experience)
• Discretionary bonus (based on experience)

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented with multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided with hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.