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Reed Smith LLP · 3 days ago

Business Development Coordinator - (Hybrid Schedule)

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. The Business Development Coordinator will support marketing and business development activities for a key partner specializing in private equity, focusing on developing pitches, organizing events, and managing social media content.

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Responsibilities

Support the preparation and updating of marketing collateral, practice overviews, experience lists, and credentials materials for client meetings and events, and assist with preparing and updating pitch decks

Gather and analyze marketplace intelligence to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitor activities

Develop research and actionable insights to support origination, expansion, and cross-selling initiatives for existing and prospective clients

Coordinate client-facing and internal marketing events, including drafting invitations, managing guest lists, coordinating vendors and venues, handling on-site logistics, and executing post-event follow-up

Develop, plan and publish engaging, on-brand social media content demonstrating firm success

Maintain accurate contact lists and segmentation for targeted outreach; generate basic contact and activity reports as requested

Maintain up-to-date attorney biographies with recent deals and experiences

Manage awards and directories submissions, including matter detail, collection, drafting and on-time filing

Maintain a database of directories submissions

Maintaining and updating the team’s CRM system with accurate client information and interaction logs

Assist in coordinating and strategically planning industry conferences, client seminars, and sponsorships

Develop client-ready practice pitch materials and collateral, including profiles, experience lists, case studies, RFPs, and credentials decks

Support relationship-building efforts through timely follow-up communications, contact hygiene, and coordination of touchpoints around events and campaigns

Demonstrate flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed/requested

Qualification

Business DevelopmentPowerPointRFP DevelopmentPrivate EquityCRM (SalesForce)Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related discipline required

Minimum of three years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing in the professional services industry

Experience working in a high cadence, extremely fast-paced environment

Proficiency in creating impactful PowerPoint presentations

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver persuasive pitches, proposals, and RFP responses

Ability to interact and influence members of a large organization

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle completing deadlines and priorities

Professional demeanor and ability to thrive in a multi-faceted organization

Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to BD leadership and partners

Exceptional attention to detail, proactivity and self-direction, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, at times with limited oversight

Experience in managing complex RFPs and pitches across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at various levels and with a customer service mindset

Exhibits strong multitasking abilities, efficiently handling projects from various individuals and addressing diverse issues, with quick turn-around deadlines, on a daily basis

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Technologically savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new database systems

Possesses sound professional judgement and maintains a high degree of poise and professionalism with internal and external contacts

Skilled in establishing effective firmwide working relationships and communicating with individuals at all levels

Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with a commitment to ongoing development

Client-service oriented; delivers exceptional service while working with diverse personalities and demonstrating cultural sensitivity

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a flexible approach

Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to multi-task, stay organized, and manage competing priorities

Demonstrates initiative and takes proactive measures where possible

High energy, persistent mindset, enthusiasm, and strong goal orientation

Professional business demeanor, with the ability to identify, connect, and build relationships

Thrives in a fast-paced, high pressure environment and effectively manages multiple priorities, tasks, and demanding clients with diverse personalities at all levels within the organization

Embraces new ideas and quickly applies them in practice

Collaborates effectively and cooperatively with others, fostering teamwork and sharing information to support the development of business and achieve team goals