Strategic BD Coordinator: Growth & Partnerships

BCLP; Washington; On-site; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BCLP in Washington is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to join our Marketing and Business Development team to craft and deliver innovative, high-impact strategies that grow the firm’s profile and client base.

You’ll collaborate with lawyers, partners and global offices to develop opportunities for Corporate, Finance & Transactions practice groups, manage proposals, events, and content for pitches, and help drive brand initiatives and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree educated; a marketing or business qualification preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in marketing or business development, ideally within professional services.
• Knowledge and experience of Corporate, Finance & Transactions preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the marketing and business development plans for some key Corporate, Finance & Transactions Practice Groups.
• Liaising with lawyers, often attending and leading meetings/calls to identify opportunities to develop business, aligning initiatives with our strategy.
• Supporting regional, practice, sector and client focus programs and other business development initiatives as needed. This may include global and cross practice initiatives.
• Managing of agreed budgets and guidelines.
• Managing end to end practice group RFP and proposals, management and production of individual pitches. Tracking and monitoring as necessary to analyze success rates.
• Compiling competitive intelligence and basic market research.
• Providing content to Firmwide pitches (e.g. panels).
• Driving seminar programs, conferences, webinars and other events. Oversee, or fully organize events, depending on requirements.
• Supporting on and contributing ideas to brand profiling projects, such as sponsorship, thought leadership and other campaigns.
• Supporting on internal and external comms (e.g. PR opportunities, website and social media).
• Assisting with production and delivery of marketing collateral such as brochures, newsletters, briefings, blogs, etc. often working with the fee earners and Knowledge Management team.
• Leading on directory and awards submissions, including drafting and management of process.
• Delegating certain tasks to the central Marketing Hub for efficient delivery of projects.
• Ensuring best practices are adhered to, make suggestions to improve efficiency where possible, and share knowledge of upcoming industry trends and competitive market.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic with positive attitude
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and project management skills
• Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities/projects
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Professional and confident
• Delegation and supervisory skills
• Creative and commercial mind-set
• Ability to work varying hours as needed
• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled

Skills

Marketing strategy

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business

Tools

Marketing tools & systems

Job description

BCLP in Washington is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to join our Marketing and Business Development team to craft and deliver innovative, high-impact strategies that grow the firm’s profile and client base.

You’ll collaborate with lawyers, partners and global offices to develop opportunities for Corporate, Finance & Transactions practice groups, manage proposals, events, and content for pitches, and help drive brand initiatives and client engagement.