Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KMK Law, based in Cincinnati, is seeking a Director of Business Development to shape and execute the firm’s business development, marketing, and client services strategy. The role collaborates with attorneys and staff to design programs, expand client relationships, and drive growth.

The Director will lead initiatives across strategic planning, client service programs, seminars, and communications, while mentoring the BD team and managing the annual marketing budget.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's business development, marketing, and client services initiatives, including strategic planning, client service programs, cross-marketing efforts, and growth-related programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand business with existing clients and pursue new business generation with tangible results.
• Engage with the community and local organizations to develop opportunities.
• Coordinate with attorneys on responses to proposals to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Meet with Practice Group Leaders to implement BD strategies and achieve measurable results.
• Coordinate client surveys and feedback interviews to evaluate initiatives.
• Oversee planning and execution of client seminars, speaking engagements, events, and sponsorships.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials and communications programs.
• Manage and oversee CRM and CRM-related processes and data quality.
• Prepare annual marketing budgets and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Client services

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Team leadership

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KMK Law, based in Cincinnati, is seeking a Director of Business Development to shape and execute the firm’s business development, marketing, and client services strategy. The role collaborates with attorneys and staff to design programs, expand client relationships, and drive growth.

The Director will lead initiatives across strategic planning, client service programs, seminars, and communications, while mentoring the BD team and managing the annual marketing budget.