Business Development Coordinator

Nixon Peabody LLP is a dynamic law firm seeking a highly motivated Business Development Coordinator to join their Business & Finance Department. This role involves assisting with various marketing and business development activities, supporting internal and external client development initiatives, and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to strategic planning and development of proposals and pitches
• Brainstorm and create marketing plans and client-facing sales materials
• Assist with management and execution of department and/or practice group related business development initiatives
• Support internal client development initiatives that engender cross-selling between practice groups. This includes research into the firm’s client portfolio, business development meetings with partners, internal presentations and events, and content development for the firm’s intranet
• Support external client development initiatives. This includes activities related to B2B influencer relations, prospecting, preparing attorneys for speaking opportunities and media interviews, coordinating with Communication colleagues regarding earned and social media projects, managing external events and making updates to the firm’s website
• Coordinate efforts related to the tracking of notable attorney experience and associated updates to business development, communications, and marketing strategy and materials
• Support award and ranking submissions
• Proactively manage other projects and process efficiencies as needed. This includes assisting other departments and/or practice groups
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in Business Development, Communications, Marketing or Sales, preferably within an agency or professional services environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, English, Marketing or a relevant field required. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong ability to proofread
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Detail-orientated and proactive
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• A standard benefits package
• Additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications

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