Business Development Coordinator

Business Development Coordinator

• Marketing & Business Development Department

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Head of West Coast Business Development

Summary:

• We are looking for a business development coordinator to join our San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles office. This position is a combination of hybrid and in-person work. Under the direction of the Head of West Coast Business Development and the California Business Development Managers, the coordinator will support a variety of marketing and business development initiatives to secure new clients, strengthen existing relationships, and increase the visibility of the firm.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, marketing, or communications.
• Very strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization – must be able to work in a thorough, diligent, and proactive manner.
• Strong time and project management skills; ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Highly motivated, with demonstrated creativity, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with technology and software for marketing, including the MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), document management systems (iManage), CRM (especially Salesforce platform), marketing research resources (such as Capital IQ, Monitor Suite, etc.), and other marketing applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of West Coast BD and CA BD Managers to support the development and execution of the California Initiative’s strategic plan.
• Support the planning, execution, and follow-up of firm events, including seminars, webinars, CLE programs, and social events. Tasks include organizing program logistics, preparing invitations, handout materials, and other event communications, monitoring RSVPs, and preparing post-event reports.
• Provide BD support to select practices and industry groups – namely, Technology Industry, Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things, Class Action Litigation, Technology & Communications Regulatory, Music, and Entertainment & Media.
• Record client development activities, efforts, and results in department-wide tracking database. Support the team in various business development tracking and reporting requests.
• Provide support for CLE programs, including assistance with presentation materials, CLE credits and certificates.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of internal and external practice and industry group communications and content, including but not limited to client alerts, event invitation lists and invitations, and marketing collateral such as brochures.
• Perform market research and collaborate with the firm’s Marketing Research Team as needed, to compile information for use with client targeting, client events and meetings, and other projects.
• Coordinate sponsorships and related ads and deliverables.
• Coordinate regular internal practice and industry group meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items.
• Provide onsite support for firm events as needed.
• Duties and Responsibilities (continued):
• Assist with additional firm-wide Marketing and Business Development Department projects and responsibilities as needed.
• Timely and regular attendance, with an expectation of three days per week in the office. Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Bernard Nickels & Associates