Our client in Houston, TX is looking for a Business Development Coordinator. The selected candidate will have the following skill set:
Position Overview:
This position provides tactical support in the execution of a wide variety of business development efforts and initiatives including pitch books, presentations, proposals, research, content administration, marketing communications, events and practice group coordination.
Job Responsibilities:
Assisting with the creation, tailoring, and production of pitch books, presentations and proposals
Tracking relevant information in the firm’s pitch book and proposal databases
Coordinating the capturing of revisions made to lawyer resumes, practice descriptions and experience records in the course of preparing a pitch book or proposal and applying any permanent updates to the business development documents and databases
Conducting company, client, industry, competitor, and industry trends research using the firm’s research tools and internal databases to assist the Business Development Managers (BDMs) with business development efforts
Liaison with the department’s Competitive Intelligence Group on firm research projects
Coordinating the regular updating of lawyer resumes, practice group overviews, deal and case charts, representative client lists, and other materials
Supporting the collection of experience from attorneys and practice groups for inclusion in the firm’s business development databases
Preparing draft submissions for key directory rankings, awards and league tables
Maintaining and updating practice group distribution and event lists in the firm’s customer relationship management (CRM) system
Updating the firm’s CRM system to track new and developing business as directed by the BDMs
Working with the BDMs and marketing operations colleagues to leverage collected experience by distributing information through multiple communications channels
Coordinating the preparation and development of internal newsletters and assisting BDMs with external client communications
Assisting BDMs with various business development events and sponsorships by coordinating with the firm’s event specialists and graphic designer on event logistics, invitation list creation and updating, invitation design, event material preparation, reminders, and follow-up communications
Assisting the BDMs and Event Specialist during the event
Updating firm’s CRM system to track post-event follow-up and return on investment
Coordinating all aspects of practice group and client team business development meetings
Preparing and circulating relevant pre/post meeting materials
Reviewing and updating periodic accounting reports
Requirements:
1 to 3 years’ of work experience in professional services required
Marketing/business development or corporate communications preferred
Bachelor’s Degree required
Strong computer proficiency with particular knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills; listening, writing, proofreading and editing
Strong work ethic and positive client service orientation required
Ability to learn new software such as InterAction and a variety of competitive and business intelligence tools required
Must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Must be poised and able to exhibit professional diplomacy amid high stress situation
Strong teamwork skills and ability to take ownership of numerous assigned tasks required
Office Environment – Overtime and occasional travel required
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada.