Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager

Position Summary: ORBA, one of Chicagos largest accounting firms with offices in Oak Brook, Illinois and Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager to work closely with the firms various practice and industry groups to execute and implement their strategic plans. The Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager will also prepare responses to RFPs, assist and collaborate in the planning, development and implementation of a variety of marketing and business development projects and programs to achieve the firms marketing and business development objectives. This individual reports to the Marketing Director and will oversee the department members to execute those objectives. Work proactively with the firm leadership and various practice and industry groups to manage, implement and execute industry and practice group marketing and business development plans and initiatives. Work closely with practice and industry groups to plan, execute and initiate follow-up in regard to activities, such as webinars, seminars and networking events. Prepare and monitor responses to RFPs. Engage in research, analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning and business development activities. Provide support for all practice and industry group webinars, seminars, sponsorships and other events sponsored by the firm. Assist with research of prospective targets industries and markets to keep the groups up to date on industry trends, as well as to proactively identify opportunities for growth and implement programs to achieve desired growth. Work with the Marketing Department Team to produce and update all print and online marketing materials. Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives. Experience and Skills: Advanced proficiency with applicable software packages: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience with SharePoint, CRM and webinar platforms required. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field required. Eight or more years of demonstrated success in business development, marketing and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services ( e.g ., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association or academic sectors. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize workload, exercise independent judgment when necessary and solve problems quickly. Strong writing background, excellent proofreading and communication skills. Travel may be required. Client focused; results driven. Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capability. Familiarity with professional services product offerings. J-18808-Ljbffr