Senior Business Development Strategist

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Business Development Senior Specialist to act as a liaison to assigned groups, developing strategies and business plans. You will manage a range of BD pursuits, campaigns, events, and client programs, while learning the firm's services, lawyers, and clients to foster cross-selling across practices.

You will lead RFPs and pitches, coordinate marketing collateral, track ROI, and collaborate with Market Intelligence to support strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional marketing, business development, or related experience.
• Preferred: marketing/business development experience in a law firm or professional services.
• Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases (InterAction, Salesforce, Foundation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Leads as lead project manager for RFPs and pitches for assigned groups and others.
• Supports development and coordination of marketing and client development plans.
• Manages BD budget and analyzes ROI of initiatives.
• Coordinates with Market Intelligence for research to support initiatives.
• Plans client programs, events, and cross-marketing opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

InterAction

Salesforce

Foundation

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Business Development Senior Specialist to act as a liaison to assigned groups, developing strategies and business plans. You will manage a range of BD pursuits, campaigns, events, and client programs, while learning the firm's services, lawyers, and clients to foster cross-selling across practices.

You will lead RFPs and pitches, coordinate marketing collateral, track ROI, and collaborate with Market Intelligence to support strategy.