Senior Market Development Manager – Texas Growth

K&L Gates; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Senior Manager to lead marketing and business development efforts across the Texas market (Austin, Dallas, or Houston). You will partner with firm leaders to create programs, build brand visibility, and drive client growth while aligning with firm goals.

Ideal candidates bring eight+ years in professional services marketing, strong strategic and leadership skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in marketing, business development, or sales in a professional services firm.
• MBA or similar graduate degree preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and set strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies and budgets to support office growth.
• Maintain knowledge of the Texas market and industries to identify expansion opportunities.
• Drive partnerships with local organizations and events to raise visibility and client engagement.
• Coach and develop local report teams, oversee execution and measure results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful market programming.
• Orient new lateral attorneys to the office and firm.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Office relationship building

Market development

Education

MBA or similar graduate degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Senior Manager to lead marketing and business development efforts across the Texas market (Austin, Dallas, or Houston). You will partner with firm leaders to create programs, build brand visibility, and drive client growth while aligning with firm goals.

Ideal candidates bring eight+ years in professional services marketing, strong strategic and leadership skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.