Business Development Manager (KCM)

Stinson LLP•Kansas City, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Manager (BDM) develops and implements business development and marketing strategies for practice divisions and industry groups as assigned. In this role, the BDM is the Marketing Department's primary liaison to the Practice Division Chair(s) and Industry Lead(s) and is responsible for building a working knowledge of the firm's services, attorney experience, industry/practice capabilities, revenue priorities, clients and prospects. The BDM provides guidance and insight to attorneys in successful business development strategies; and will work with the Director of Business Development and other staff members to ensure marketing efforts align with firm objectives regarding business growth and retention.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
5 to 10 years of marketing communications and business development experience, preferably as part of a professional services firm.
Experience influence-managing and communicating with a diverse group of clients and team members.
Expert-level computer experience, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
A team player who motivates and educates other team members and is able to create and motivate behavioral change.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Law Firm experience preferred.
Large law firm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and support attorney efforts to build strong client relationships through understanding client and industry needs for services offered by the firm.
Serve as primary business development and marketing liaison to Practice Divisions and Industries as assigned.
Collaborate with Practice Division chairs and Industry leads to create and implement strategic plans and related tactics to drive the business development and production goals.
Coach and support attorney efforts to develop value for clients and prospects by identifying cross-selling opportunities, market opportunities and threats, and new service offerings.
Coach and support new lateral attorneys in their efforts to transition key client relationships to the firm and to become integrated within the firm.
Lead responses to proposals and pitches, coordinating with Director of Business Development (DBD), Proposal Manager, and other staff members to evaluate opportunity and ensure effective responses.
Manage directory submissions for assigned practices and industries.
Develop strategy for marketing activities including events, content, profile raising, etc.
Collaborate with CMBDO and DBD to identify and implement best practices in client relationship management, business development strategies, and marketing activities.
Support Firm-wide strategic marketing initiatives, such as the development of the Firm’s representative experience database, deal tracking, client teams, and assist with other special projects as required.
Support Practice Division chairs with creating and managing division priorities and budgets.
Identify PR and profile-raising opportunities for the Communications team.
Mentor Business Development Specialists.
Perform other duties as assigned.