Strategic BD Manager — Corporate & Financial Services (Law)

Plona Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager for corporate, tax, and financial services groups. The role collaborates with practice leaders, drives client development, marketing, and external communications to grow revenue and market profile.

You will shape and execute BD plans, client initiatives, pitches, and proposals, coordinating with leadership and the broader marketing team for cross-practice efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or strongly preferred in business, marketing, communications, or related field.
• MBA or JD is a plus and highly regarded.
• Minimum of three years in professional-services marketing and business development.
• Prior law firm experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business development plans with attorney stakeholders.
• Coordinate fiscal-year plans, goals, and BD initiatives.
• Manage BD budgets for assigned practice groups and report progress.
• Prepare client pitches, responses to RFPs, and materials for proposals.
• Lead interactions with practice groups, partners, and leadership to advance client development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Client development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

MBA or JD is a plus

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plona Partners is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager for corporate, tax, and financial services groups. The role collaborates with practice leaders, drives client development, marketing, and external communications to grow revenue and market profile.

You will shape and execute BD plans, client initiatives, pitches, and proposals, coordinating with leadership and the broader marketing team for cross-practice efforts.