Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Socket.dev; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to partner with our Marketing Department and support day-to-day execution of business development portfolio objectives across the firm’s practice groups.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with at least 2 years in B2B professional services or law firm experience, and strong CRM and MS Office skills. This role can be located in multiple cities with hybrid work options, including Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in B2B professional services or law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency with InterAction, Foundation or other CRM/content database systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Independent self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) or Business Development Manager (BDM) in managing timelines and benchmarks for Practice Groups and Industry Teams.
• Assist with client pursuit efforts including executing marketing and business development tactics, conducting surface-level research and preparing reports.
• Support the preparation of pitch materials, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and proposal content for new business, working closely with the lead SBDM or BDM and assigned attorneys.
• Assist in creating and maintaining collateral for Practice Groups and Industry Teams, including handouts and website content, to promote the groups and teams.
• Support the onboarding of new attorneys by gathering, posting, and distributing information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Legal Practice Assistants (LPAs) to maintain and update attorney website biographies, including troubleshooting technical issues, proofing content, and making timely updates.
• Coordinate and draft submissions for annual and unique firm profiles, directory listings, business lists, rankings, and awards. Identify and track other like-opportunities.
• Support events, seminars, and webinars by working with the Events Manager and Events Planners for activities driven by Practice Groups and Industry Teams assigned to the SBDM or BDM.
• Assist with managing trade organization relationships and fulfilling contracted sponsorship benefits, such as coordinating logos, ads, and bios.
• Collaborate with other marketing team members, as directed by the SBDM or BDM, to support various marketing initiatives and tactics such as press releases, Legal Updates, newsletters, videos, social media, experience capture and website content.
• Proofread and edit marketing and business development materials for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in administrating select marketing budgets, including conducting budget reconciliations, tracking and monitoring expenses.
• Help prepare materials for business development training, meetings and presentations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years in B2B professional services or law firm

Tools

InterAction CRM

Foundation

MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to partner with our Marketing Department and support day-to-day execution of business development portfolio objectives across the firm’s practice groups.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with at least 2 years in B2B professional services or law firm experience, and strong CRM and MS Office skills. This role can be located in multiple cities with hybrid work options, including Louisville, KY.