Business Development Specialist

A prestigious law firm is in search of a proficient and motivated Business Development Specialist who will play a pivotal role in supporting our Corporate Partners within the Startup, Capital Markets, and M&A Practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop research and sales materials for upcoming meetings with potential clients.
• Assist in responding to proposal opportunities.
• Aid in conducting analyses of unsuccessful pitches post-submission.
• Oversee the input of pre and post-pitch activities into the CRM database.
• Maintain updates to marketing client lists, experience management database, and pitch templates.
• Coordinate with both internal and external parties to arrange business development, networking, and related activities.
• Evaluate the caliber of entrepreneurial events/organizations to guide partners' engagement strategies.
• Participate in and secure speaking engagements at such events while aiding partners in lead evaluation for promising startups.
• Assist the events team with local event planning and execution.
• Aid partners in evaluating certain unfunded startup prospects.
• Support the Senior Business Development Manager in referring clients seeking funding to VC contacts, whether funded or unfunded.
• Manage and help upkeep a database of current clients, potential clients, referrals, and marketing and sales endeavors.
• Assist partners in managing their contact networks, including sustaining connections and organizing ongoing initiatives.
• Directly participate in and train administrative assistants in utilizing social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Draft various correspondences, including introductions, thank-you letters, reminders, and confirmations.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years of business development experience and a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have experience working in a law firm setting. 
• Proficient in data entry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in intermediate to advanced social networking techniques.
• Strong search and research abilities, including data gathering and reporting.
• Understanding of technology sectors (software, mobile, life sciences, cleantech, etc.) and the startup ecosystem.
• Familiarity with the legal industry, particularly the practices and sales cycles of large law firms.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel.

Projected Salary Range:

$84,000 - $114,000

The actual base salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education level, certifications, professional licenses, and geographic location.