Market Growth & Events Specialist (Hybrid)

K&L Gates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist to support and execute local marketing and business development initiatives across West Coast offices. You will work under a Senior Market Development Manager to enhance brand visibility, client engagement and market growth, coordinating with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes self-starting, teamwork and delivering high-quality client service, with opportunities to lead events, partnerships and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications with 3 to 5 years of experience in a professional services organization or closely related corporate environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively manages and communicates confidential issues.
• Strong people skills with demonstrated service orientation.
• Demonstrated good judgment, decision-making, and follow-through capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Manager in executing client growth pipeline initiatives for assigned multifaceted markets.
• Support Senior Manager in collaboration efforts with Practice and Industry leads to help execute practice and industry initiatives in local markets.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the assigned local markets and key industries, including business trends and competitive landscape for legal services.
• Coordinate local sponsorships, memberships, surveys, and firm participation in charitable and civic engagement events for assigned markets.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager and other Client Growth teams to deliver meaningful programming to the market.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Client development

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist to support and execute local marketing and business development initiatives across West Coast offices. You will work under a Senior Market Development Manager to enhance brand visibility, client engagement and market growth, coordinating with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes self-starting, teamwork and delivering high-quality client service, with opportunities to lead events, partnerships and local