Startup & Venture Capital Business Development Manager

WilmerHale; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify revenue opportunities for the firm’s emerging company and venture capital practice. You will build relationships with founders, startups, accelerators, and investors while promoting WilmerHale’s services and value proposition in the Bay Area and beyond.

Role involves coordinating with the Transactional Department and Clients & Markets to maximize ROI on sponsorships, events, and digital content, with a Hybrid schedule and national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in legal, technology, management, or market analysis environment preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in venture capital, accelerator/incubator program management or business development at a startup-focused professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates and develops relationships with industry groups, accelerators and university programs.
• Regularly engages with universities and startup venues to build long term relationships.
• Attends events and evaluates sponsorship opportunities to grow visibility and market intel.
• Updates CRM to track activity and connections.
• Performs research on prospective clients, investors, and market trends.
• Leads pitches, RFPs, events, and marketing initiatives to drive opportunities.
• Develops pitches and presentations responsive to companies’ needs.

Skills

Startup ecosystem

Relationship building

Strategic guidance

CRM systems

Communication skills

Networking

Independent work

Attention to detail

AI adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify revenue opportunities for the firm’s emerging company and venture capital practice. You will build relationships with founders, startups, accelerators, and investors while promoting WilmerHale’s services and value proposition in the Bay Area and beyond.

Role involves coordinating with the Transactional Department and Clients & Markets to maximize ROI on sponsorships, events, and digital content, with a Hybrid schedule and national