BD and Marketing Manager Special Projects
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 124000 - 180000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Summary
The Business Development and Marketing Manager Special Projects is a key member of Sidleys Marketing and Business Development Department who provides flexible hands-on support across offices practices and industries. This position is designed to offer strategic execution support for a variety of marketing business development and client engagement initiatives including gap coverage special projects and firmwide priorities as needs arise throughout the year.
Rather than being assigned to a specific practice or office the Floating Manager will collaborate closely with practice/industry liaisons client engagement managers lawyers and senior leadership to help implement and coordinate marketing and BD activities. These may include events client outreach content and credential development submissions research and project management efforts.
This individual will serve as a resourceful and agile team player capable of stepping into different teams to provide consistent high-quality execution and continuity of support. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to Sidleys practices markets and firmwide initiatives and to contribute to the success of diverse projects that advance the Firms overall business objectives.
The Floating Manager ensures continuity consistency and execution excellence across marketing and BD functions helping to maintain momentum during times of transition or increased workload.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Floating Manager will serve as a versatile and collaborative resource within the Marketing and Business Development Department stepping in to provide gap coverage special project execution and cross-team support as needed.
This role involves frequent interaction and collaboration with lawyers across offices and practices to understand and support their business development goals and client initiatives.
Responsibilities may vary depending on assignment but generally include the following:
- Step into projects or teams on an interim basis to ensure continuity of support during leaves transitions or new business initiatives.
- Partner with practice industry and client engagement teams to implement marketing and business development initiatives that support client relationship goals and firm priorities.
- Assist in the planning and execution of client programs sponsorships and Sidley-hosted events including managing invitations logistics materials and post-event follow-up.
- Support pitch and proposal efforts by drafting or tailoring materials coordinating input from lawyers and colleagues and ensuring high-quality timely deliverables.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of marketing collateral credentials lawyer biographies website pages and other client-facing materials.
- Collaborate with colleagues on award and ranking submissions ensuring information is accurate current and aligned with firm positioning.
- Support the use of the firms CRM and experience management systems helping teams update contacts experience lists and other business development resources.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-GK1 #LI-HybridQualifications
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Salesforce
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
About Company
Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.
