Business Development Manager - Ballard Spahr LLP
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Department: Marketing/Communications
About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
Ballard Spahr has a great opportunity currently available for a dynamic and successful business development professional to join the Marketing team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) department. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office per week in any of these Ballard locations; Atlanta, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington DC, or Salt Lake City.
Why Join Us?
Your Role:
You will be an important part of our Marketing and Business Development team and will work closely with the IP department leadership, practice group leaders, industry team leaders, Marketing department leadership, attorneys, and other marketing team members to support the development of new business and to deepen existing client relationships.
The BDM is responsible for developing and implementing business development plans, as well as identifying opportunities for current and potential clients. In addition, the BDM will be integral in building brand awareness for the firm, aligning those efforts with broader firm and department goals. Successful team members must be resilient, focused, creative, and demonstrate a collaborative and consultative working style.
As a Business Development Manager within our Intellectual Property Department you will:
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strategic and diplomatic thinking and have the ability to lead business development efforts while building consensus. The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, combined with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude are indispensable.
Required Experience:
Requirements include a college degree with 5+ years of experience in legal marketing; excellent writing, editing, communication (oral and written), project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills; strong computer proficiency a must (including knowledge of CRMs and marketing databases), significant business knowledge and experience; and an intense client service attitude. Some travel may be required. Prior law firm experience supporting IP practices is required.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our
About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
Ballard Spahr has a great opportunity currently available for a dynamic and successful business development professional to join the Marketing team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) department. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office per week in any of these Ballard locations; Atlanta, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington DC, or Salt Lake City.
Why Join Us?
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Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
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Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
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Diversity: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
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Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
Your Role:
You will be an important part of our Marketing and Business Development team and will work closely with the IP department leadership, practice group leaders, industry team leaders, Marketing department leadership, attorneys, and other marketing team members to support the development of new business and to deepen existing client relationships.
The BDM is responsible for developing and implementing business development plans, as well as identifying opportunities for current and potential clients. In addition, the BDM will be integral in building brand awareness for the firm, aligning those efforts with broader firm and department goals. Successful team members must be resilient, focused, creative, and demonstrate a collaborative and consultative working style.
As a Business Development Manager within our Intellectual Property Department you will:
- Work with Department Chairs, Practice Group and Industry Team leaders to create and implement strategic business development plans and promoting the firm's services while understanding, addressing, and aligning our efforts with targets' and clients' objectives.
- Develop and maintain a rolling pipeline which tracks targets, opportunities, and progress updates to help attorneys achieve goals.
- Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings and support lawyers in the development of their individual attorney business development plans.
- Assist with the development and management of practice group and industry team marketing budgets, including providing insight into the return on investment of expenditures.
- Provide ongoing marketing research, competitive intelligence and analysis; gather intelligence on emerging market and industry trends to provide attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business.
- Provide strategic guidance to attorneys and collaborate with the Proposal Team on relevant content and positioning for pitch materials, proposals, and RFP responses; and occasionally lead proposal responses.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strategic and diplomatic thinking and have the ability to lead business development efforts while building consensus. The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, combined with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude are indispensable.
Required Experience:
Requirements include a college degree with 5+ years of experience in legal marketing; excellent writing, editing, communication (oral and written), project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills; strong computer proficiency a must (including knowledge of CRMs and marketing databases), significant business knowledge and experience; and an intense client service attitude. Some travel may be required. Prior law firm experience supporting IP practices is required.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our
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