Business Development Specialist

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day is seeking a Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio, to support strategic client development and BD&C projects. The role includes preparing for client meetings and managing client-facing events.

Applicants should have two years of professional services experience, ideally in a law firm, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The starting salary for this position is between $70,000 and $80,000, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional services experience required; law firm experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic client development efforts.
• Assist with BD&C projects and client-facing events.
• Prepare for client meetings and support client relationship expansion.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Specialist supports strategic client development efforts and assists with BD&C projects to support lawyers through client-facing events, civic and charitable sponsorships, research and reporting, preparation for client meetings, and other activities that support client relationship expansion. The Specialist is expected to be both proactive and responsive to requests from global BD&C colleagues and lawyers in supporting these efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of professional services experience required; law firm experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting pay scale for this Cleveland position is $70,000 - $80,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer