Sidley Austin
BD and Marketing Coordinator
Sidley Austin, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
BD and Marketing Coordinator
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Marketing
Summary
The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator will support all efforts relating to the Firm's marketing initiatives in the office/region. The Coordinator is responsible for proposing and executing creative ideas for marketing and business development purposes, in collaboration with the Business Development and Marketing Manager, and will support marketing and business development initiatives planned in the office and firmwide, as needed. Specific efforts include client events and meetings, client entertainment and tickets, lawyer bio management, client alerts and newsletters.The Coordinator reports directly to the Business Development and Marketing Manager and works with local marketing staff and colleagues in other offices to support a variety of marketing-related initiatives, including coordinating and supervising projects.Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes, executes and supports Firm-sponsored programs, conferences, webinars, and receptions for clients and prospective clients in the region.Works with lawyers, and in collaboration with the Chicago marketing team to identify and leverage event and sponsorship opportunities and oversees/prepares related materials and presentations;Develops appropriate mailing/invitation lists and seek related approvals;Creates event invitations in collaboration with our design teamCoordinates and manages pre-planning and debriefing meetings with stakeholders and;Defines and measures event metrics.
Coordinates and maintains sports and event tickets for client entertainment purposes.Acts as primary contact, responds to and services all sports and event ticket requests made within the office as well as requests made from outside of the office;Works with marketing staff, Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager and Firm lawyers to identify appropriate business development use of firm tickets;Leverages the use of the firm's Ticket Program to maintain accurate records of all ticket usage and works with the Firm accounting department to appropriately document ticket expenses;Works with the Senior Marketing Manager to track ticket usage and overall utilization.
Assist with drafting and reviewing lawyer biographies for Sidley.com and event and pitch materialsLiaise with lawyers to produce and distribute client communications, including new lawyer announcements, invitations and newsletters;Drafts news for Firm website, intranet and internal communicationsHelps identify relevant state/regional speaking and other credentialing opportunities for our lawyers, assist in the production of required materialsAssists in the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and events that further the Firm's Sidley Women and Diversity programsLeverages firm technology such as InterAction (contact relationship management system) and Foundation (experience management) to document and track marketing activityCollaborates with the creative team to produce collateral materials that support sponsorships and advertisementsAssists in the selection, procurement and inventory of firm promotional items for marketing activitiesSupports special projects as requested by Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager, department management and lawyersAssists in training lawyers and professional staff on LinkedIn and other available marketing related tools
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).Education and Experience:Required:Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or marketing.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications or event planning.Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.Demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills.Preferred:General understanding of the legal competitive landscapeLegal marketing or professional services marketing experienceSolid knowledge of InterAction, Vuture and document management systemsAbility to interact with Firm members at all levelsThe use of good judgment and the ability to think strategically and analyticallyAbility to lead or support multiple programs in the office or regionOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Marketing
Summary
The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator will support all efforts relating to the Firm's marketing initiatives in the office/region. The Coordinator is responsible for proposing and executing creative ideas for marketing and business development purposes, in collaboration with the Business Development and Marketing Manager, and will support marketing and business development initiatives planned in the office and firmwide, as needed. Specific efforts include client events and meetings, client entertainment and tickets, lawyer bio management, client alerts and newsletters.The Coordinator reports directly to the Business Development and Marketing Manager and works with local marketing staff and colleagues in other offices to support a variety of marketing-related initiatives, including coordinating and supervising projects.Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes, executes and supports Firm-sponsored programs, conferences, webinars, and receptions for clients and prospective clients in the region.Works with lawyers, and in collaboration with the Chicago marketing team to identify and leverage event and sponsorship opportunities and oversees/prepares related materials and presentations;Develops appropriate mailing/invitation lists and seek related approvals;Creates event invitations in collaboration with our design teamCoordinates and manages pre-planning and debriefing meetings with stakeholders and;Defines and measures event metrics.
Coordinates and maintains sports and event tickets for client entertainment purposes.Acts as primary contact, responds to and services all sports and event ticket requests made within the office as well as requests made from outside of the office;Works with marketing staff, Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager and Firm lawyers to identify appropriate business development use of firm tickets;Leverages the use of the firm's Ticket Program to maintain accurate records of all ticket usage and works with the Firm accounting department to appropriately document ticket expenses;Works with the Senior Marketing Manager to track ticket usage and overall utilization.
Assist with drafting and reviewing lawyer biographies for Sidley.com and event and pitch materialsLiaise with lawyers to produce and distribute client communications, including new lawyer announcements, invitations and newsletters;Drafts news for Firm website, intranet and internal communicationsHelps identify relevant state/regional speaking and other credentialing opportunities for our lawyers, assist in the production of required materialsAssists in the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and events that further the Firm's Sidley Women and Diversity programsLeverages firm technology such as InterAction (contact relationship management system) and Foundation (experience management) to document and track marketing activityCollaborates with the creative team to produce collateral materials that support sponsorships and advertisementsAssists in the selection, procurement and inventory of firm promotional items for marketing activitiesSupports special projects as requested by Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager, department management and lawyersAssists in training lawyers and professional staff on LinkedIn and other available marketing related tools
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).Education and Experience:Required:Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or marketing.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications or event planning.Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.Demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills.Preferred:General understanding of the legal competitive landscapeLegal marketing or professional services marketing experienceSolid knowledge of InterAction, Vuture and document management systemsAbility to interact with Firm members at all levelsThe use of good judgment and the ability to think strategically and analyticallyAbility to lead or support multiple programs in the office or regionOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer