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About the Role
Serve as a dedicated liaison to practice groups, developing and executing strategies and managing business development initiatives to enhance practice group profiles and foster cross-selling opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Consult with practice/industry leaders on marketing and client development plans.
- Attend and contribute to practice/industry group meetings and planning sessions.
- Track and analyze practice initiatives and their impact on the budget.
- Identify and recommend business development opportunities and trends.
- Evaluate business prospects and cross-marketing efforts.
- Manage and refine business development processes and collateral.
- Ensure quality control of marketing collateral, communications, and content.
- Coordinate with Market Intelligence for industry and client research.
- Facilitate the planning, implementation, and follow-up of new business opportunities.
- Serve as lead project manager for RFPs and pitches.
- Write new business proposals and respond to RFIs/RFPs.
- Advise pitch teams in preparation and rehearsal.
- Support post-pitch follow-up and debrief activities.
- Lead preparation of submissions for rankings, awards, and surveys.
- Shape Firm-hosted or sponsored programs and events with Regional Marketing.
- Coordinate with the Communications team on PR opportunities.
- Facilitate lawyer involvement in professional organizations to enhance visibility.
- Assist with practice/industry team meeting planning, including agendas and content.
- Assist with coordinating budgets.
- Support agenda development and coordination of Business Development and Marketing team meetings.
- Participate in hiring, managing, and developing junior team members.
- Oversee daily operations and review staff work.
- Manage professional development of staff, including goal setting, coaching, and training.
- Prepare annual performance appraisals and provide timely feedback.
Requirements
- A minimum of eight (8) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience.
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Supervisory, managerial, and/or project management experience.
- Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, OnePlace, and/or Foundation.
- Familiarity with company/market research tools and league tables such as CapitalIQ, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good judgment.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Able to work under pressure.
Skills
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Sales
- Market Assessment
- Positioning
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- InterAction
- OnePlace
- Foundation
- CapitalIQ
- Mergermarket
- Bloomberg
- Refinitiv
- Writing
- Proofreading
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Judgment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Location
- Illinois
- New York
- Washington D.C.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years of professional experience
- Managerial experience
- Supervisory experience
- Project management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, business/finance, or related field
- MBA or JD a considerable plus
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $190,000
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits program
About the Company
- Sidley Austin LLP is a global law firm.
Equal Opportunity
- Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.