McDermott Will & Schulte · 4 days ago
Associate Director of Business Development, Investment Management
McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee wellness. The Associate Director of Business Development will develop and implement strategic revenue enhancement and client development plans for the Investment Management group, overseeing the workflow of the Business Development team and collaborating with practice group leaders.
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Responsibilities
Manage the workflow and performance of the Business Development team members, including providing ongoing performance feedback and participating in the annual staff performance evaluation process
Develop and oversee strategic initiatives for the Business Development team and designated practice group(s)
Identify and analyze opportunities for new business, client growth, and cross-selling; prepare and present proposals to practice group leaders and partners
Manage lateral partner integration programs, including creating plans, tracking progress, and preparing reports for practice group leaders
Analyze and report on profitability of business development initiatives
Establish and implement Firm-wide standard operating procedures
Oversee strategic pursuits for the designated practice area(s)
Manage, review, and track the business development budget for the designated practice group(s)
Consult with partners to develop and monitor individual business development goals and plans
Collaborate with other practice-aligned BD team members on cross-sell pursuits
Develop network of relevant industry contacts
Oversee the execution of and commercialization efforts for signature practice group events
Review standard pitch content and collateral for the designated practice group(s), including practice-wide communications, brochures, one-pagers and presentations
Monitor client and industry trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least ten (10) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership and analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Benefits
Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
McDermott Will & Schulte
McDermott Will & Emery is now McDermott Will & Schulte.
Funding
Current Stage
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