Business Development Manager

Ballard Spahr LLP • Minneapolis, MN • 2w ago

Department: Marketing/Communications About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth. Ballard Spahr has a great opportunity currently available for a dynamic and successful business development professional to join the Marketing team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) supporting practice groups, and industry teams. The BDM is responsible for developing and implementing business development plans, as well as identifying opportunities for current and potential clients. In addition, the BDM will be integral in building brand awareness for the firm, aligning those efforts with broader firm and department goals. Successful team members must be resilient, focused, and creative, and demonstrate a collaborative and consultative working style. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office. Why Join Us? Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service. Your Role As a Business Development Manager within our Marketing & Business Development team, you will: Work with Department Chairs, Practice Group and Industry Team leaders to create and implement strategic business development plans and promote the firm's services while understanding, addressing, and aligning our efforts with targets' and clients' objectives Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings and support lawyers in the development of their individual attorney business development plans Provide ongoing marketing research, competitive intelligence and analysis; gathers intelligence on emerging market and industry trends to provide attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business. What We're Looking For: Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Required Experience: A minimum five years' experience in legal marketing is required, bachelor degree preferred. Prior law firm experience is required. Prior experience supporting similar groups mentioned in the position summary preferred. Excellent writing, editing, and communication (oral and written). Strong project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Strong computer proficiency is a must (including knowledge of CRMs and marketing databases). Significant business knowledge and experience; and an intense client service attitude. The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, combined with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude are indispensable. Some travel may be required. Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position and the ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours, as needed. Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $140,000 - $160,000 depending upon experience and location. Ready to Grow with Us? If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence. At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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