Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Current Needs

Business Development Coordinator

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To provide support in a business development capacity to department initiatives and programs designed to promote the firm, practices and lawyers and to generate revenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate the development of pitch books for use at new business meetings, trade shows, and as leave-behinds
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of new business proposals, responses to RFPs, and presentations
  • Maintain the attorney biographies and practice group information on the firm’s web site and in hard copy
  • Develop and maintain the mailing lists in InterAction for the firm’s e-newsletters, e-alerts, invitations, and other direct marketing pieces
  • Create and distribute SGR’s periodic “In the News” internal communication piece
  • Assist with market research as it relates to specific market segments, company types and industries
  • Serve as the marketing resource for the firm’s InterAction contact database

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in marketing
  • 2-3 years law firm or other professional services marketing experience
  • Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
  • Proficient with contact management systems, preferably including InterAction
  • Experience with InDesign or similar desktop publishing tools
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Must be professional and able to earn the confidence and respect of the firm’s lawyers and staff
  • Being proactive, detail-oriented and collaborative is a must
  • Must possess exceptional attention to quality, detail, accuracy and commitment to internal customer service

REPORTING:

  • This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager on a day-to-day basis. The Business Development Coordinator and all Marketing staff ultimately report to the firm’s Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
  • Though there is a direct report structure in the Marketing Department, everyone is expected to work together as a team and provide support to each other when needed and requested

Submit your resume and salary requested to Kate Frost, Marketing Manager at kfrost@sgrlaw.com.

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