Business Development Coordinator

As a member of the Business Development and Marketing Department, the Business Development Coordinator provides substantive support to Fox Rothschild’s Business Development team, assisting in areas such as pitches, proposals, research, sponsorships, and strategic plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide high-level support to members of the Business Development team, including assistance related to driving practice and department strategic plans.
• Prepare pitches and proposals for prospective and existing clients with guidance from Business Development Managers and Proposal Manager.
• Customize strategic proposal content for target audiences, playing a role in the development of original material as needed.
• Maintain and track proposal statuses, outcomes, and related client/prospect data.
• Create, proofread, and revise PowerPoints and other communication materials for attorney speaking engagements, presentations, and pitch opportunities.
• Conduct research on clients, prospects, industries, conferences, and membership organizations. Summarize findings into clear, presentable formats.
• Coordinate sponsorship logistics, serving as the primary firm contact for sponsorship organizations; preparing and shipping materials; and providing occasional onsite support.
• Confer with attorneys and staff throughout the firm to secure information relevant to proposals, conferences, speaking engagements, and other business development projects.
• Assist with capturing, drafting, tracking, and updating representative firm experience.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with onsite logistics for firm events and other Marketing Department related support work, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Education:     

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferably in the legal marketing or professional services industry.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of internal and external audiences.
• Previous experience writing, editing, and/or proofreading proposals or other professional materials a plus.
• Ability to maintain professional standards of confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
• Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Detail-focused; high level of accuracy is a must.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, stay poised under pressure, and multi-task with a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze situations, and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time.  Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

The Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, military or veteran’s status, medical condition, disability, individual genetic information, protected leave or any other factor protected under federal or state applicable laws.