Business Development Specialist

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Business Development Specialist will support the Corporate practice. The Business Development Specialist will work collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the Marketing and Business Development team to ensure the Corporate team is able to achieve its plans and objectives for identifying and acting on new business opportunities. This Business Development Specialist will work collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the Marketing and Business Development team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.

• Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research/analysis to inform targeted business development efforts.

• Coordinate the planning and execution of webinars, events, sponsorships and speaking engagements. This includes handling research, logistics, budget coordinating budget and drafting marketing communications (invitations, presentations, collateral, etc.), coordinating with vendors, program development, on-site support, tracking and follow-up activities.

• Work with the firm’s communications team to effectively promote the successes of the attorneys, including identifying media, publishing and speaking opportunities that align with the profile-raising objectives of the practices.

• Assist with the coordination of practice group blogs, including development of strategy and posting content.

• Assist in the creation of high quality, tailored pitch materials, responses to RFPs and client presentations.

• Assist with the development of legal directory and award submissions, including league tables and Chambers.

• Collect matter data for inclusion in Foundation, the firm’s experience management system.

• Handle InterAction-related functions—develop and maintain marketing lists and business development activities, research, reports, etc.

• Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities for practices to increase internal visibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proactive and able to remain flexible while delivering high quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Able to work independently.

• Strong project and process management experience.

• Highly motivated, creative and collaborative.

• Organized and attentive to detail.

• Work well under pressure and able to manage simultaneous, time-sensitive deadlines across assigned practices.

• Flexible to manage demands outside of traditional business hours.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• College degree required in a relevant field; a combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

• Minimum of five (5) years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services organization.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.