Strategic Client Development Coordinator

mwe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago is seeking a motivated business development professional to help convert sales opportunities into active matters, open client matters, coordinate calendars and travel, and support pricing and budgets.

You will work with attorneys and the pricing function, prepare reports and dashboards, use Salesforce to track client interactions, and help grow relationships with key accounts through proactive follow-up and targeted outreach.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in business development, sales, client services, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of sales opportunities into active matters by preparing engagement letters and related documentation.
• Support client/matter opening processes and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and business-development related travel as needed.
• Work with attorneys and pricing function to prepare budgets and assist with compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and tracking dashboards.
• Utilize Salesforce to maintain organized records of client interactions and opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client services

Marketing

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago is seeking a motivated business development professional to help convert sales opportunities into active matters, open client matters, coordinate calendars and travel, and support pricing and budgets.

You will work with attorneys and the pricing function, prepare reports and dashboards, use Salesforce to track client interactions, and help grow relationships with key accounts through proactive follow-up and targeted outreach.