Business Development Specialist

Greenberg Traurig, global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Marketing Department for a Business Development Specialist in various office locations.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary :

The Business Development Specialist will support the Firm's strategy and execution of firmwide client proposals, RFP responses, team processes and other major business development initiatives.

This position will work under the direction and guidance of the Director of Marketing and Business Development while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the firm's marketing and business development team.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Works with members of the marketing team, attorneys and other departments to develop strategic, client-centric responses to proposals and RFPs
• Supports the process for responding to firmwide RFPs; including, leading kick off meetings and "go / no go" discussions, participating in strategy sessions
• Helps in building strong and cooperative relationships with other business professionals in departments that contribute to proposals and RFPs, such as Revenue Management, Conflicts, the Office of General Counsel, Innovation, and others
• Drafts executive summaries and custom proposal content
• Ensures responses comply with the proposal and RFP requirements and Greenberg Traurig standards
• Updates the firm's experience database with information collected in the course of working on proposals, for use in future proposals, directories and other marketing endeavors
• Maintains custom content in the firm's proposal system to ensure that it stays current
• Works with the marketing intelligence team to gather research and analysis on targets, industries, and judges, as needed for proposal and RFP purposes
• Monitors industry trends and best practices
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other team professionals, is aware and knowledgeable of department protocols and where to find information
• Develops relationships with attorneys and marketing team professionals
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Provides excellent client service to internal and external clients
• Works on other projects as assigned

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong client-first work ethic
• Ability to remain calm in the face of pressure and within a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization

Qualifications & Prior Experience :

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five years of marketing and business development experience at a law firm or other professional services firm, with proven experience responding to proposals and RFPs from both public and private sector clients.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield).

Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes.

Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm's progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics.

In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program's alignment with the firm's commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone.

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