Senior Business Development Strategist — Growth & Pitches

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago seeks a Business Development Senior Specialist to support marketing, BD initiatives, and client development across practice groups. You will manage proposals, pitches, and campaigns, aligning communications and sponsorships with group goals.

You will collaborate with BD and Marketing teams nationwide to enhance client knowledge, develop materials, and drive cross-selling while maintaining process quality and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional marketing or business development experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for RFPs and pitches for assigned groups.
• Develop and coordinate marketing and client development plans with group leaders.
• Maintain and improve marketing collateral, matter lists, databases, and contact lists for efficiency and consistency.
• Budget management and ROI analysis of practice/industry initiatives.
• Coordinate with Market Intelligence for industry, client, and competitive research.
• Plan and execute client programs and Sidley-sponsored events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InterAction

Salesforce

Foundation

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago seeks a Business Development Senior Specialist to support marketing, BD initiatives, and client development across practice groups. You will manage proposals, pitches, and campaigns, aligning communications and sponsorships with group goals.

You will collaborate with BD and Marketing teams nationwide to enhance client knowledge, develop materials, and drive cross-selling while maintaining process quality and budget oversight.