Director of Business Development

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law) in Cincinnati seeks a Director of Business Development to shape and execute the firm’s BD, marketing, and client services strategy. You will lead initiatives, coordinate with attorneys, and design programs to drive measurable growth and client satisfaction.

The role requires senior BD/marketing experience in professional services, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Significant BD and/or Marketing experience in a professional services environment (law firm preferred).
• Familiarity with corporate law firm services and client needs.
• Customer service focused, proactive, responsive, and action oriented.
• Ability to design and implement effective business development strategies.
• Ability to communicate with and earn the confidence of lawyers and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with database management, internet research, and website marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s business development, marketing, and client services initiatives, including strategic planning, client service programs, cross-marketing efforts, and measurable growth-related programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand business with existing clients and pursue new business generation with tangible results.
• Actively participate in the community and local organizations to establish relationships and develop potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with attorneys on responses to requests for proposals to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Meet regularly with Practice Group Leaders and other attorneys to implement business development strategies and achieve goals.
• Coordinate client surveys, client feedback interviews, and periodic client service meetings with representative clients and Relationship Partners, using research tools to evaluate initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee planning and execution of client seminars, lawyer speaking engagements, events, sponsorships, and other marketing efforts.
• Plan and implement the use of the firm’s resources for client entertainment and business development to maximize opportunities.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials including brochures, attorney bios, website content, branding templates, RFP templates, presentations, and other BD materials.
• Develop and implement the firm’s communications, PR, and advertising programs, including internal publications, external publicity, client alerts, firm announcements, media contracts, and advertising campaigns.
• Periodically design, plan, and conduct in-house marketing, BD, and client service training sessions, in coordination with the CIO, maintain CRM oversight and data accuracy.
• Monitor industry publications for developments in law firm marketing, BD, and client service.
• Develop, mentor, and work collaboratively with Business Development team members.
• Prepare the annual marketing budget for the firm and practice groups, and evaluate BD/marketing expenses with leadership.
• Provide regular feedback to the Board, Managing Partner, and Executive Director on BD programs and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Research

Website marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Director of Business Development (“Director”) is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s business development, marketing, and client services strategy. The Director will evaluate, design, and implement business development strategies, marketing and communications initiatives, and client service programs to advance the goals and strategies of the firm’s strategic plan in coordination with attorneys and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s business development, marketing, and client services initiatives, including strategic planning, client service programs, cross-marketing efforts, and measurable growth-related programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand business with existing clients and pursue new business generation with tangible results.
• Actively participate in the community and local organizations to establish relationships and develop potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with attorneys on responses to requests for proposals and similar requests from potential clients to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Meet regularly with Practice Group Leaders and other attorneys to bring ideas and opportunities and to implement business development strategies and related programs, achieve desired goals, and produce measurable results.
• Coordinate client surveys, client feedback interviews, and periodic client service meetings with representative clients and Relationship Partners, using research tools to evaluate business development initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee the planning and execution of client seminars, lawyer speaking engagements, special events, panel participation, sponsorships, community programs, and other marketing efforts.
• Plan and implement the use of the firm’s resources for client entertainment and business development, including coordinating attendance to maximize business development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including firm brochures, attorney biographies, website content, branding templates, RFP templates, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Develop and implement the firm’s communications, public relations, and advertising programs, including internal publications, external publicity, news releases, client alerts, firm announcements, media contracts, and advertising campaigns.
• Periodically design, plan, and conduct in-house marketing, business development, and client service training sessions, in coordination with the firm’s CIO, maintain oversight of the firm’s CRM and promote practices and procedures that support accurate client data and the firm’s marketing goals and objectives.
• Monitor industry publications for developments in law firm marketing, business development and client service.
• Develop, mentor, and work collaboratively with Business Development team members.
• Prepare the annual marketing budget for the firm and practice groups, and evaluate business development and marketing-related expenses with the Executive Director, practice group leaders, and client service team leaders.
• Provide regular feedback to the Board of Directors, Managing Partner, and Executive Director on business development programs and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Job Qualifications

• Significant Business Development and/or Marketing experience in a professional services environment required, with law firm experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the services provided by a corporate law firm and understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm clients.
• Customer service focused, proactive, responsive, and action orientated.
• Ability to create and implement effective business development strategies.
• Ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of lawyers and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Highly organized and able to work independently and with a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, database management, internet research, and website marketing.

ABOUT KMK LAW

KMK Law is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a nationally recognized law firm delivering sophisticated legal solutions to businesses of all sizes—from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. KMK Law has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Enquirer Media for 15 consecutive years. KMK Has approximately 140 lawyers and a support staff of 120 employees. Additional information is available at www.kmklaw.com.

At KMK, we believe our collaborative team culture drives us to exceed expectations with our clients and our community. To maintain this culture, our priority is to attract, retain, and provide opportunities to talented individuals who share our vision for creating a dynamic environment that promotes success for our clients and our colleagues.

KMK Law is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.