Manager, Business Development in the Warsaw Office
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Marketing & Business Development Manager is a business development expert responsible for the effective execution of core BD activities within the practice group. The Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of business development activities manages key BD systems and processes and supports partners client teams and BD leadership in driving growth client engagement and market positioning.
The Manager provides technical expertise across BD disciplines such as pitching client planning CRM usage and market analysis to support client relationship management and new business generation. Cooperating closely across the network with Senior Managers and Associate Directors the Manager supports the execution of agreed BD strategies and ensures alignment with the firms standards priorities and manner of cooperating with clients.
The Manager leads day-to-day BD operations within their area drives process improvement and ensures BD activity is delivered efficiently consistently and in compliance with firm policies.
Our office is located in Warsaw but this role also includes a significant international dimension ensuring that BD programs and initiatives are developed and coordinated across the White & Case international network.
The Marketing & Business Development Manager will help the firm fulfil its strategic objectives and assist in the planning and implementation of initiatives designed to: (i) improve the generation of business from new and existing clients and (ii) enhance our standing with our major clients and prospects.
Scope of cooperation
Strategic planning and client cultivation
- Support the execution of client and business development strategies by managing research client mapping and market analysis to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with partners RSHs and BD teams to develop and implement client plans track engagement and support client relationship management initiatives.
- Provide practical insights and recommendations to improve client targeting segmentation and outreach effectiveness.
Proposals and pitch excellence
- Preparation and coordination of client proposals pitches and capability statements ensuring content is tailored accurate and aligned with client needs and firm strategy.
- Manage the collection and organization of deal lists credentials and supporting materials for pitches.
- Coordinate input from stakeholders and ensures timely delivery of high-quality proposals.
Positioning Practices & Partners
- Help practice groups achieve an ideal position in the market and support their external business activities.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop content track rankings and organize events that raise the profile of the practice and its partners.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitor positioning to inform BD initiatives.
Cross-Practice & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Cooperate closely with BD leadership partners and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in BD activities.
- Facilitate information sharing and collaboration across practice groups industry teams and business services functions.
- Act as a key point of contact for the coordination of BD projects and initiatives.
Contributor capacity
- Act as a role model for professional conduct operational excellence and collaborative teamwork.
- Provide technical and process expertise to support the development of the BD team.
Performance and impact
- Monitor and report on BD activity tracking key metrics and analyzing results to inform continuous improvement.
- Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of BD operations.
- Ensure compliance with firm policies procedures and data quality standards in all BD activities.
Essential Cooperate Requirements
- Our must-have requirement is at least 3 years of business development/marketing experience in global law firms.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; relevant professional qualifications an advantage.
- Strong technical expertise in business development methodologies processes systems and best practices (e.g. pitching client planning CRM market analysis) with the ability to resolve complex operational issues within scope.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data and insights to optimize processes and improve BD delivery.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of market and client dynamics applied pragmatically to support BD initiatives.
- Clear and effective communication skills enabling collaboration with partners BD colleagues and other business services teams.
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Our office is located in Warsaw.
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The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of businessspecific to the relevant officebefore submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
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