Business Development & Marketing Specialist
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$ 105000 - 115000
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Job Description
We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.
About Us
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation intellect teamwork and tenacity our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions litigation/controversy issues and regulatory matters as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the worlds major financial centers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Business Development & Marketing Specialist to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Chicago office (hybrid). Business Development & Marketing Specialist is responsible for supporting the business development and marketing efforts across the Midwest focusing on a broad range of business and practice development activities including client-facing events and webinars award and directory submissions internal communications new business pitches CRM database management and various thought leadership activities to promote Firm services to existing and potential clients. In this role the Business Development and Marketing Specialist will report to the Associate Director (Chicago) and provides support for various function to the U.S. and global Business Development & Marketing (BDM) Department.
Events:
Facilitates the production of client-facing educational and social events (webinars seminars conferences receptions dinners etc.); plans executes and monitors all event logistics (venue services invitations vendor coordination printed materials etc.) and serves as on-site point of contact.
Leads the webinar production pipeline including interfacing with webinar vendor and panelists; handles post-event matters including follow-up and CLE issuance.
Works with Accounting to monitor departmental budgets and process vendor payments.
Assists with internal office events when required.
Award and Directory Submissions and Reporting:
Works with the practice-focused Business Development and Marketing Managers (BDMM) on drafting award and directory submissions for regional and national publications including managing the Chambers USA submission timeline for the Chicago office.
Maintains records and tracking documents relating to all Chicago marketing endeavors (directory recognition and awards pitches and other areas); provides semi-annual reporting to global business development and marketing team.
Pitches Proposals & Marketing Materials:
Provides regular support to the BDMMs for new business pitches proposals and responses to RFPs using applications such as InDesign and PowerPoint. Ensures all pitches and marketing materials are up-to-date consistent focused and are reflective of correct messages and capabilities of Skaddens practices in the Chicago market and Firmwide practices.
Drafts edits proofreads and regularly updates a broad range of written deliverables including practice area descriptions attorney biographies News and Notes items internal newsletters etc. as well as other marketing materials in coordination with various practice leaders.
CRM Database Management:
Maintains mailing lists and client data in InterAction (CRM); coordinates cleanup of regional contact lists and assists BDMMs with the tracking of practice and partner business activities.
Business Development Support:
Assists in preparation for partner/counsel marketing and business development meetings.
Coordinates with Business Development and Marketing Department members in other offices and serves as an information source regarding regional related information.
Conducts client research and supports efforts to promote Firm services to existing and potential clients.
Communication Resource Management and Compliance:
Maintains confidentiality continuous concentration alertness and attention to detail necessary to uphold SASM&F standards. Duties are varied and regularly require logic analysis and discretion. Often handles issues not covered by standard practices.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
Managers firm resources responsibly.
Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team.
Complies with and understands Firm operations policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Broad and thorough knowledge of marketing in a large law firm environment
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
Excellent analytical troubleshooting organizational and planning skills
Complies with and understands Firm operation policies and procedures
Excellent analytical organizational and research skills including ability to evaluate existing systems and create new ones
Ability to synthesize data and accurately capture it in a narrative
Strong listening and consultative skills
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g. Outlook Excel PowerPoint CRM database management) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Flexibility to travel
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree required.
Minimum of 4 years in marketing and/or business development in the professional services arena with a preference for law experience required
Culture & Life at Skadden
What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firms success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.
Benefits
The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical dental vision) savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options including parental.
In-classroom remote and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.
Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
For further details please visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vet/other protected categories). For more information please visit starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors consistent with applicable law.
Salary Details
$105000 $115000EEO Statement
Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including but not limited to race color religion creed sex national origin ancestry age alienage or citizenship status marital or familial status domestic partnership status caregiver status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression change of sex or transgender status genetic information medical condition pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual and reproductive health decisions disability any protected military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence sexual assault or offense or stalking.
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