Senior BD Coordinator: Proposals, Strategy & Growth

Dentons

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Dentons seeks a Senior Coordinator, Business Development to support the firm’s BD efforts across practice areas and sectors, wiring with practice leaders, lawyers and the BD team to drive high-impact initiatives and strengthen client relationships. This highly visible role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and confidence communicating with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate is a proactive self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives initiatives forward, with a

Qualifications

3–5 years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services environment.
Bachelor’s degree; a combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
Strong writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex concepts into clear messaging.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools, marketing technology, data platforms and analytics is a plus.
Available to manage demands outside of traditional business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Proposal development and management: support RFPs, proposals and pitches across practice areas.
Draft content for proposals and presentations aligned with firm branding and priorities.
Maintain matter data in the experience management system with credentials for pitches and bios.
Update core pitch materials reflecting recent experience and sector focus.
Practice and partner support: assist with client development strategies and pursuit initiatives.
Identify cross-practice opportunities to increase internal visibility and collaboration.
Market research: conduct competitive intelligence and identify growth opportunities.
Prepare briefing materials for partners and key stakeholders.
Thought leadership, events and visibility: support blogs, client alerts and events.
Rankings, directories and profile-raising: assist with submissions and credentialing.
Tools, technology and reporting: use CRM/marketing tech and track initiatives; ensure data integrity.