Business Development Assistant
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP•New York, NY
•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Business Development Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the firm’s corporate and transactional Business Development (BD) teams in the Americas. This role focuses on assisting with the coordination, data management, and execution of business development activities and provides an excellent introduction to the world of corporate, finance, and legal business development. The BD Assistant will have the opportunity to work with various managers and will report directly into the Global Business Development Director of Practices.
Requirements
- This entry-level position requires a high-energy and motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Flexibility to monitor emails outside regular business hours and respond to urgent requests when necessary.
- Interest in continuous learning and development opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage data and internal reporting across various systems and processes, such as the firm’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, pitch and experience tracking databases, and mailing lists, to ensure information is current and accessible.
- Coordinate the scheduling of meetings, prepare meeting agendas, distribute materials, and track action items.
- Assist in the preparation of pitch materials and other marketing collateral, including updating and maintaining a library of past and current documents, conducting basic research, and providing support with formatting and proofreading.
- Support with the coordination and logistics of client-facing events, webinars, sponsorships, and internal seminars, in collaboration with the Events team.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective operation of daily BD activities.
- Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed, ensuring their timely and accurate execution.
Benefits
- health care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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