Position Summary:

The Business Development Coordinator executes a number of essential marketing and business development programs to help position, market and equip Vorys attorneys to grow revenues. The Business Development Coordinator assists assigned practice groups by drafting and tracking pitches and proposals, responding to RFPs, researching prospects and opportunities, creating business development materials in support of group efforts and managing experience.

Essential Functions:

• Independently execute and track progress of business development projects of various practice groups, subgroups, office and individual business development plans. Create business development materials for attorneys and track progress/results of new business pitches. Encourage and track attorney outreach to identified prospective clients.
• Lead the firm’s responses to RFPs, working closely with other Business Development team members and Vorys attorneys.
• Research, identify and propose new opportunities to further build awareness of Vorys, its practice groups and attorneys. Provide sound research about prospective clients, current clients, competitors, industries and markets. Track practice group trends and client news for BD team and attorneys.
• Update relevant marketing materials, including various websites and biographies. Maintain, update and develop general business development materials and content, including work experience and transaction lists.
• Coordinate and fulfill required deliverables for external sponsorships and speaking opportunities.
• Assist with other marketing and business development activities on an as-needed basis, including client team activities and internal communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Superior writing and editing skills and proven record of drafting flawless copy
• Excellent customer service skills, including being highly responsive, informative and flexible
• Proven research skills, including an ability to learn new and diverse systems and services
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Ability to simultaneously assist multiple individuals of various levels with diverse needs and problems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

• Superior writing and editing skills
• Excellent customer service skills, including being highly responsive, informative and flexible
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Knowledge of customer relationship management systems (InterAction specifically)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required. Business, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications degree preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in similar field required.
• Law firm or other professional services marketing experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Vorys) does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.