Supervisor, Business Development

POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Development Supervisor will take a direct role in shaping new business strategies and overseeing their implementation. This position will function as a part of a growing and energetic firmwide marketing team of over 30 professionals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Partner with assigned Practice Group Leaders to advise and support business development and client relation efforts.
Plan and execute strategies that will expand legal services provided to and grow revenues from existing and new clients.
Research firmwide market and industry trends, as well as perform client analysis within their assigned area of responsibility to identify new business opportunities.
Identify and coordinate responses to requests for proposals and assist attorneys with presentation preparation by compiling information about industry specific expertise and representative work.
Collaborate with marketing department members and attorneys to develop firm marketing materials as they relate to assigned areas of responsibility.
Monitor and report on the Practice Development budget process and make recommendations on programs identified in the strategic plans within the confines of those budgets.
All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
College degree in Marketing or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years experience in a marketing-related field required including at least one year of business development experience. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment essential.

SKILLS:
Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Ability to work with little supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must have high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts. Ability to prioritize workload and solve problems quickly. Must be able to assist individuals of various levels with needs and problems and react to difficult situations appropriately.

OTHER SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise one Marketing staff person in Northern CA.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to deal with stress associated with a fast paced work environment, including handling multiple tasks on a daily basis. Must be able to make judgment decisions and handle daily, routine responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to changing work situations and grasp and apply new ideas. Must be able to communicate with various personalities at all levels of management and staff.

BENEFITS:
Our Client offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.