Business Development Assistant

Fried Frank Business Services Opportunities•New York, NY

13d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Business Development Assistant supports business development efforts and initiatives for Fried Frank’s Private Capital practices, working closely with the business development team and providing superior client service to the firm’s attorneys and business services professionals. The role supports Private Capital specialists and managers and involves interaction with the Marketing and Business Development Department, firm partners and attorneys, external vendors and service providers, and other business services professionals. The position reports to the Director of Business Development. An entrepreneurial spirit is essential for identifying opportunities, advancing initiatives, and adapting in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

Four-year college degree required.
0–2 years of experience; experience in marketing and/or business development within a medium-to-large professional services environment is preferred.
Strong intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
Excellent editing and proofreading skills, rigorous attention to process and detail, and pride in workmanship.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Ability to work effectively across projects and take on new challenges.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of people and departments.
Collaborative, team-first approach focused on strong results and experience for internal and external clients.
Clear, concise, and well-structured written and verbal communication skills.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Flexibility and ingenuity in responding to changing demands.
Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to motivate others to innovate.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marketing and/or business development within a medium-to-large professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating and maintaining tailored business development materials, including pitches, client presentations, attorney biographies, RFPs, and other client-facing materials.
Help maintain potential client pipelines, including researching key contacts, updating information, and reporting.
Research visibility and other relevant marketing opportunities, such as speaking engagements and awards.
Assist with peer-firm research and client and industry background materials to support strategic initiatives.
Coordinate sponsorship activities, including processing payments, providing logos, arranging shipping and materials, setting up booths, and ordering giveaway items.
Assist with preparing directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500.
Support key client and industry initiatives, including relationship tracking, gifting, and target-client news to support client and industry growth.
Update and maintain data integrity in Foundation and InterAction databases, including account and contact records, data entry, and reports.
Assist with coordinating and distributing relevant client memoranda and thought leadership.
Support business development team members on special projects as assigned or needed.