Strategic Business Development Manager – Law Firm (Hybrid)

Lathrop GPM; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Lathrop GPM is seeking a Manager - Business Development in Kansas City, MO or Minneapolis, MN. You will drive strategic planning, collaborate with practice groups, and support revenue growth from existing clients and prospects.

You will oversee pitches, content, events, and CRM initiatives, coaching attorneys and managing industry relationships in a hybrid environment. Strong marketing and BD experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of marketing or business development experience with significant project management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to leverage messaging for external materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, respond quickly to inquiries, and motivate attorneys.
• Budget experience with project-based and longer-term marketing budgets.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and revenue growth initiatives for assigned groups.
• Develop annual business plans aligned with the firm’s strategy.
• Lead pitches, proposals, and RFPs with pricing input and content creation.
• Maintain understanding of supported practice groups to communicate experience and identify synergies.
• Ensure content reflects group experience and guides targets to hire the firm.
• Collaborate across marketing, pricing, and communications; stay current on trends.
• Provide coaching and training across firm levels.

Skills

Marketing experience

Business development

Project management

Budget management

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lathrop GPM is seeking a Manager - Business Development in Kansas City, MO or Minneapolis, MN. You will drive strategic planning, collaborate with practice groups, and support revenue growth from existing clients and prospects.

You will oversee pitches, content, events, and CRM initiatives, coaching attorneys and managing industry relationships in a hybrid environment. Strong marketing and BD experience is essential.