Senior Business Development Coordinator

Dority & Manning, P.A.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to handle marketing and business development activities. Responsibilities include managing the sales pipeline, coordinating events, overseeing proposals, and maintaining digital platforms. A successful candidate will have a BS degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. This role is essential for supporting the firm's outreach and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proven experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Exceptional Technical Aptitude and Digital Fluency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales pipeline for each service area using the CRM system.
• Coordinate the full lifecycle of external events and sponsorships.
• Oversee conference attendance and speaking opportunities.
• Support the creation of pitches and proposals.
• Maintain and update the representative experience library.
• Manage the preparation and submission process for legal rankings.

Skills

CRM system management

Event coordination

Proposal writing

Market research

Digital fluency

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

BS degree in business, marketing, or related field

Job description

Dority & Manning is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to play a vital, hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day execution of the firm's marketing and business development activities. This role is crucial for managing core operational tasks, maintaining digital platforms, and ensuring the firm's outreach efforts are well‑organized and impactful.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the sales pipeline for each service area using the CRM system, ensuring data accuracy for comprehensive tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate the full lifecycle of external events, including webinars, seminars, conferences, and sponsorships, by handling logistics, materials preparation, and attendee coordination.
• Oversee conference attendance and speaking opportunities, managing conference research and tracking, team selection, scheduling, and necessary communications.
• Support the creation of pitches and proposals by drafting, formatting, proofreading, and formalizing materials, including RFP responses.
• Streamline proposal creation by cataloging and regularly updating a library of frequently used proposal responses and content.
• Maintain and update a representative experience library for each practice group to support business development efforts.
• Manage the preparation and submission process for legal industry rankings and directories, such as Chambers, Legal 500, IAM, and specialized IP publications.
• Manage the firm’s website, focusing on timely and accurate content updates, and recommending design or content improvements as necessary.
• Manage the firm’s content calendar across various digital and print platforms.
• Conduct project‑specific market research and data collection/analysis as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all practice areas, services, attorney experience, and client base to effectively support marketing initiatives.
• Assist with various other firm projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in business, marketing, or related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proven experience working with large, complex data sets and multiple data sources.
• Previous experience writing and formatting proposals, pitch decks, and other professional marketing materials.
• Capability to lift and transport packages/cases up to 25 lbs.
• Exceptional Technical Aptitude and Digital Fluency.
• Highly Organized and Detail‑Oriented.
• Deadline‑Driven Execution.
• Creative Problem‑Solver.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation, and strong design/formatting skills in PowerPoint/Word.