King & Spalding
Business Development Coordinator
Pay$70000.00 - $103000.00 / year
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
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- Create dynamic presentations in PowerPoint and Word for practice area pitches and RFPs under the direction of lawyers and business development managers, as well as overseeing final production of deliverables to meet deadlines; and maintaining pitch/RFP files, log in pitch tracking system and proactively obtain outcomes.u00A0u00A0
- Compile and maintain marketing materials including PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, tombstones, content for the website, and other custom materials, including working with Branding and Design to apply brand standards and firm templates to projects.
- Routinely gather and centralize experience lists for use in pitches, proposals, submissions, and other materials, including creation of tombstones.
- Coordinate with communications team and BD managers to compile information and draft submissions related to legal directories and awards, such asu00A0Chambers, Legal 500u00A0andu00A0Law360.
- Work with events team to coordinate and provide support for K&S hosted events such as meetings, seminars, receptions, dinners, and other events, including coordination and development of invitations, other types of content and event materials with the branding and marketing technology teams, as well as tracking and assisting with follow-up activities.
- Support the managers on strategic client targeting and business planning efforts including client teams and across practice groups.
- Assist with lateral onboarding activities, including drafting bios and tracking client targeting outreach and efforts.
- Conduct research on a variety of topics including prospective and current clients, competitors, and industry/market trends to aid in the development of client teams, pitches, RFP responses, and other internal and external marketing initiatives.
- Assist with the development and coordination of client alerts and newsletters.
- Provide support and coordinate all activities involved with sponsorships such as processing payments, providing logos, shipping booths and materials, setting up booths, and ordering give-away items.
- Bacheloru2019s degree required.
- 2-3 years of marketing and/or business development experience preferred.
- Law firm and/or professional service experience is preferred.
- Candidate should be professional, self-motivated, collaborative, forward thinking, positive, energetic, detail oriented and passionate aboutu00A0building a business development career in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
- Candidates must have the ability to work well with various stakeholders within the firm.
- Have proven project management skills in a fast-paced environment and have great judgment and communication skills.
- Knowledge of marketing and business development-related activities is required.u00A0u00A0 u00A0
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skillsu2014both verbal and in writing, have excellent attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, work well under pressure, ability to manage time-sensitive deadlines across practices and incorporate feedback into their performance.
- Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office and be proficient with client/contact relationship management databases, such as Microsoft Dynamics.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrate a capacity to self-start and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while interacting credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization, and be curious, resourceful, and proactive.
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm named by American Lawyer as the Best Law Firm of 2023 with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. u00A0u00A0u00A0We are seeking a Business Development (BD) Coordinator to provide support related to pitches and RFPs, marketing materials, directory and award submissions, events, competitive intelligence research, marketing operations, and other business development and marketing activities as required. The candidate will also be assisting with cross-selling and identifying business trends and opportunities to support the business. u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Key Responsibilities:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Qualifications:u00A0u00A0u00A0The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spaldingu2019s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.u00A0u00A0u00A0We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,300 lawyers and business professionals in 24 locations worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.u00A0u00A0u00A0King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.u00A0u00A0u00A0California: Full-time annualized salary range $66,000 - 99,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.u00A0u00A0New York: Full-time annualized salary range $70,000 -$103,000.u00A0The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.u00A0About the company
King & Spalding LLP is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm that is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia.