Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Business Development & Marketing Manager
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.
Job Description Summary:Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Manager to work with our Finance & Restructuring and Investment Management Practice Groups in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing marketing and business growth strategies for the assigned practice groups. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do:Develop and implement a marketing, business development and communications strategy for the assigned groups and professionalsWork proactively with practice groups and individual lawyers to design and execute business development plans and initiativesConduct client and market analysis and develop and maintain target client listsDevelop strong consultative relationships with professionals across assigned groups and serve as a connection point for supported professionalsBecome knowledgeable across practices, services provided, trends, market segments, clients served and relevant publicationsCollaborate with attorneys and consultants to prepare for client conversationsDevelop a strategy for content creation and earned and owned media opportunitiesIdentify client events, industry conferences, sponsorships and related activities that are consistent with practice and industry strategiesCollaborate with our writers to ensure that supported groups have collateral materials readily available to support their business development activitiesHelp respond to RFPs and other opportunities to present the firm to potential clientsServe as a leader across the firm in emphasizing the importance of strategic marketing and business developmentWork to understand the resources across the BDM team and pull in appropriate team members to assist in executing projectsWhat is expected:
Strong commitment to client serviceAbility to act as a leader and role model in business development and marketing activitiesCooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including across officesAbility to problem solve and use sound judgmentDemonstrated ability to make effective, thoughtful and timely decisionsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environmentStrong organization and management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentPositive and professional demeanorWhat we offer:
Flexible working environment for work-life successOpportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer eventsWellness programming with personalized content and activitiesProfessional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fieldsVariety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plansGenerous paid time offThe anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
What is required:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, journalism, communications, or marketing8+ years of marketing and business development experienceProfessional services, law firm or related industry experience preferredExperience supporting Finance & Restructuring and/or Investment Management preferred but not required
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Job Description Summary:Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Manager to work with our Finance & Restructuring and Investment Management Practice Groups in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing marketing and business growth strategies for the assigned practice groups. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do:Develop and implement a marketing, business development and communications strategy for the assigned groups and professionalsWork proactively with practice groups and individual lawyers to design and execute business development plans and initiativesConduct client and market analysis and develop and maintain target client listsDevelop strong consultative relationships with professionals across assigned groups and serve as a connection point for supported professionalsBecome knowledgeable across practices, services provided, trends, market segments, clients served and relevant publicationsCollaborate with attorneys and consultants to prepare for client conversationsDevelop a strategy for content creation and earned and owned media opportunitiesIdentify client events, industry conferences, sponsorships and related activities that are consistent with practice and industry strategiesCollaborate with our writers to ensure that supported groups have collateral materials readily available to support their business development activitiesHelp respond to RFPs and other opportunities to present the firm to potential clientsServe as a leader across the firm in emphasizing the importance of strategic marketing and business developmentWork to understand the resources across the BDM team and pull in appropriate team members to assist in executing projectsWhat is expected:
Strong commitment to client serviceAbility to act as a leader and role model in business development and marketing activitiesCooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including across officesAbility to problem solve and use sound judgmentDemonstrated ability to make effective, thoughtful and timely decisionsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environmentStrong organization and management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentPositive and professional demeanorWhat we offer:
Flexible working environment for work-life successOpportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer eventsWellness programming with personalized content and activitiesProfessional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fieldsVariety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plansGenerous paid time offThe anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
What is required:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, journalism, communications, or marketing8+ years of marketing and business development experienceProfessional services, law firm or related industry experience preferredExperience supporting Finance & Restructuring and/or Investment Management preferred but not required
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.