Experienced Business Development Manager

12 +years Business Development Manager - Columbus, Ohio

Seeking a Business Development Manager in the Columbus, Ohio office. This position will be responsible for providing strategic practice group and individual attorney guidance and support surrounding marketing and business development planning, visibility, research and client development opportunities in Porter Wright’s nine markets.

Requirements:

10+ years marketing and business development experience, preferably within professional services

Undergraduate degree in marketing, journalism, communications or related business experience

Must be proficient in document management, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email (Outlook)

Capability in InDesign and Photoshop is a plus

Periodic travel to the firm’s markets required

Position Details:

Assist in the development, implementation and follow-up of market, industry group, department, practice group and attorney business and visibility plans

Consider, assess and oversee responses to requests for proposal/qualifications, including customization of proposal content, practice descriptions, attorney bios and other related content

Review client feedback from interviews, analyze potential opportunities and assess next steps in building client relationships and driving value

Develop tailored biographies for attorneys prior to their start date and as needed

Assist in the development, execution and follow-up of attorney business plans.

Work with BD team to help manage business plan meeting schedules and processes for review

Recommend, oversee and assist in the facilitation of practice group and attorney visibility campaigns, including: trade group activities, sponsorships, speaking engagements, thought leadership/authorship, client alerts, blogs, surveys, rankings, honors and awards

Develop strong working relationships with key partners in all practice areas, in all offices and with other members of the MBD team and across departments

Prepare and present updates as needed within the firm on MBD’s contributions to cross-departmental projects

Work with the Marketing and BD Coordinator to oversee the development and editing of content, including practice group descriptions, proposal content and attorney biographies

Supports in the maintenance and coordination of annual Chambers submission process

Provides input in the firm’s annual coordination of legal-specific honors such as Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and in the evaluation and development of custom honors submissions for practice groups and individual attorneys

How to Apply: Apply directly to this posting or send your resume directly to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.