Senior Business Development Specialist (Food + Agriculture + Consumer Products)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Business Development Specialist to serve as the execution engine behind a high-volume, high-growth Business Development program. This role will take ownership of the day-to-day work that keeps opportunities moving—coordinating research, materials, tracking, and events. This is a chance to be the operational backbone of a strategic growth initiative in the Food + Ag + Consumer space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required
At least four years of relevant experience in professional services marketing
Strong knowledge of core marketing principles, including driving innovative tools and programs, competitive intelligence, market research, and pitch and RFP responses
High degree of motivation, with a driving sense of responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness
Excellent writing, editing, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to focus written materials for impact across general business, legal, and niche audiences
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and deliver under deadlines
Strong business acumen and sound judgment—able to identify and strategically pursue BD opportunities, quickly assess information, and draw clear conclusions from diverse data, all while maintaining a sharp focus on client value

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience preferred
Working knowledge of Food + Ag + Consumer industries preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate research, market mapping, and competitive intelligence, and help translate findings into actionable BD follow-up
Maintain and continuously improve practice, industry, pitch, credentials, and marketing materials
Track clients, prospects, opportunities, outreach, and action items to ensure consistent and timely follow-through
Coordinate events, sponsorships, partnerships, and thought leadership, including associated pre- and post-event BD activity
Support CRM management, mailing lists, pipeline reporting, and other data and tracking needs across the portfolio
Provide consistent follow-through across initiatives so opportunities keep moving

Benefits

Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care
Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps
Annual community service day
Birthday holiday
Education reimbursement annually
Dedicated Talent Development team
Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution
Discretionary bonus
Overtime as applicable
Health/welfare benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid holidays
PTO