Business Development Specialist – Marketing

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a marketing professional to support RFP responses, pitches, and presentations with clear written materials. You will liaise with client teams, manage marketing programs, and craft social campaigns while reporting on ROI and engagement.

You will develop marketing content for matter descriptions, brochures, presentations, and bios, and maintain league tables and industry surveys. Research, competitive intelligence, and BD support are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Research, Communications or related field, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize firm databases and outside vendor databases, required
• Minimum of four years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in professional services or a comparable corporate, trade association, or academic position, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding Firm needs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills and independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support responses to RFPs, pitches, presentations by developing written materials
• Liaise with client teams and industry groups when relevant
• Support direct marketing and business development programs including podcasts, videos, seminars, sponsorships, and events
• Create social media campaigns and report on ROI and engagement
• Develop and maintain marketing content across matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media, and bios
• Develop and maintain league table and industry survey content and respond to submissions
• Conduct research, analysis, and competitive intelligence for strategic planning and BD
• Identify speaking opportunities
• Collect global transactions-practice data and manage matter database for data quality
• Track US transactions-practice pipeline activity
• Review and consult with lawyers on profiles and practice descriptions
• Provide ad hoc support for the transactions practice
• Perform other duties to meet Firm goals and objectives

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written & Verbal Communication

Strategic Thinking

Marketing Content Development

Proposal Development

Competitive Intelligence Gathering

Social Media Campaigns

Data Management

Research And Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Firm Databases

Outside Vendor Databases

Job description

• Support responses to RFPs, pitches, presentations, and other opportunities by developing written proposal and presentation materials
• Liaise with client teams and industry groups when relevant
• Support direct marketing and business development programs, including podcasts, video recordings, seminars, sponsorships, and other events
• Create social media campaigns and report on ROI and engagement
• Develop and maintain practice group-specific marketing content, including matter descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, website/blog content, social media posts, and biographies
• Develop and maintain league table and industry survey content and respond to survey and ranking submissions
• Conduct research, analysis, and competitive intelligence gathering for strategic planning and business development
• Identify speaking opportunities
• Collect global transactions-practice matter data and manage the matter database to ensure data quality and firm-wide availability
• Track US transactions-practice pipeline activity
• Review and consult with lawyers regarding profiles and practice descriptions
• Provide ad hoc support for the transactions practice
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet Firm goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Research, Communications or related field, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize firm databases and outside vendor databases, required
• Minimum of four years of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in professional services or a comparable corporate, trade association, or academic position, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding Firm needs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills and independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing marketing content, managing proposals, and conducting competitive analysis to support business development initiatives. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and firm databases to enhance marketing strategies and client engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Marketing
• Proficiency In Microsoft Office
• Marketing Content Development
• Strong Written And Verbal Communication
• Strategic Thinking And Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Proposal Development
• Competitive Intelligence Gathering
• Social Media Campaigns
• Data Management
• Research And Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Work Under Pressure
• Self-Starter

Industry Keywords

• Business Development
• Marketing Programs
• Client Liaison
• RFP Responses
• Engagement Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Firm Databases
• Outside Vendor Databases