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Since our founding in 2004, LifeStation has improved the quality of life for seniors by helping them live safe, healthy, and active lives with the use of our medical alert devices. Showing empathy and kindness. Demonstrating a passion for getting things right. Instilling a positive attitude on your team. Challenging the status quo. These are the values that define who LifeStation is and have empowered our staggering growth to become a leader in the medical alert industry.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Project Manager to join our team. As a Marketing Project Manager, you would be supporting a variety of B2B and B2C marketing programs, managing creative production, and coordinating logistics for our conference marketing season.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with marketing program managers to execute marketing strategies across creative production and marketing activation partners
• Manage creative production for marketing campaigns and company-wide initiatives, coaching stakeholders through brief writing and translating that vision into projects for creative producers
• Source and manage freelance resources as needed across copywriting, visual media, and other areas as needed
• Own logistics for bringing our conference marketing events to life
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders at various levels of seniority to keep projects on track
• Manage cross-functional timelines and dependencies to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• PMP certification required, PMC certification preferred, or other equivalents
• 5 years of experience in marketing project management, preferably in a B2B and B2C setting
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience managing creative production, external vendors, and sourcing freelancers
• Background in copywriting, journalism, or graphic design preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively
• Familiarity with the healthcare or insurance industry would be a bonus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

LifeStation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. LifeStation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LifeStation

Job Title: Manager, Global Visual Merchandising Communications

Location: New York, NY

Division/MK or Capri: MK Visual Merchandising

Reporting to (level): Sr. Director of Visual Merchandising

Who You Are:

You are energetic, collaborative, results driven graphic designer who is experienced in designing retail graphics. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have the vision to provide a compelling point of view and influence key decisions. You demonstrate a passion for the brand, inspire individuals and rely on leadership skills to plan and accomplish goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Create guidelines and maintain graphic templates for seasonal store concepts.
• Create the Visual Merchandising layouts for seasonal collections based on strong partnership with the Design and Merchandising departments.
• Concept and develop global seasonal visual merchandising directive and standards guideline.
• Lead the execution of all visual merchandising initiatives with planning and implementation of guidelines. Drive flawless execution as the cross-functional lead.
• Attend and support seasonal market execution
• Communicate and share with global teams’ guidelines, templates and shared files to ensure a cohesive brand message.
• Attend meetings, present concepts and report on status of current projects if necessary.
• Manage and organize files of all products for the lifestyle and outlet channels.
• Acts as liaison between the NYC Headquarters and the global regional corporate teams to develop effective visual strategies and come up with solutions to problems within area as they arise.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Minimum 3 – 5 years Visual Merchandising experience
• Demonstrated advanced visual merchandising knowledge and understanding how visual merchandising supports the customer experience.
• Proficiency in the following computer programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic photography skills
• Minimum 2-3 years of graphic design experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills

We’d Love to See:

• Strong visual merchandising skills and ability to drive business through creativity.
• Ability to think and work strategically; able to plan ahead and foresee opportunities.
• Resourceful, creative and solution-oriented.
• Detailed oriented while able to handle multiple tasks.
• Business Acumen: understanding of how effective visual strategies and standards drive the overall customer experience
• Positively communicates and actively demonstrates the Brand Values and MK Mission.

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

About Us: (MK)

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready to wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready to wear, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. www.michaelkors.com

Michael Kors

Primex Plastics Corporation is a leader in the plastics manufacturing industry, with over 50 years in the business. Our Primex Color, Compounding & Additives Division, is a leader in color and additive concentrates, and technical compounds for the plastics industry.

The Color Division manufactures colorants for a variety of critical applications such as food, cosmetic and medical packaging; bottles and closures; toys, horticultural, and industrial products. The Compounding Division produces high performance custom compounds across all resin systems including flame retardant, anti-stat, structural, wear resistant and TPE materials for injection, extrusion, blow molding and rotational molding applications. In addition, Primex is a leader in single-pack, pelletized additive concentrates for anti-stat, anti-block, fungicidal, flame retardant, UV and surface enhancement applications.

Primex operates two manufacturing facilities, located in Garfield, NJ and Jasper, TN, and we are seeking a strong and energetic Product Manager to lead and oversee the Company’s product management strategies to maximize long term profitability. This position will be accountable for developing, communicating, and deploying strategies to effectively market and price colorants. The position will work with the Sales Team and Technical Director to design and implement successful product and market plans that support the overall strategic direction of the company.

An experienced Product Manager familiar to plastics/color industry is preferred. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the color concentrates and additives business, a strong knowledge of color concentrates, and a strong track record of building customer relationships.

Brief description responsibilities:

· Oversee PCCA’s sales, marketing and pricing programs for compound, color, and additive technologies

• Participate in the compound raw material section processes and provide input into purchasing decisions.
• Analyze business and market conditions in order to formulate, recommend and execute pricing, business policies and programs that guide the organization in improving its margins, competitive position and profitability.
• Continuously assess direction of direct competitors and use for strategic planning of the company in product and market direction. Determine the leaders in chosen markets and benchmark PCCA’s performance against the leaders for the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Stay closely attuned to pricing trends in the color and compounding industry using this knowledge for day-to-day pricing decisions with existing customers and target accounts.
• Work directly with Technical Director and Sales Leadership to ensure consistent flow of new target accounts and new product development in order to grow profitable business.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the business into new markets, while sustaining current profitable business.
• Implement best practice standards to ensure the highest efficiencies in all aspects of the business.
• Ensure business practices follow all relevant standards, regulations, and the organization’s values and goals.
• Identify, communicate and drive implementations of capital investments and improvement projects.
• Participate in Marketing, on-line strategies and market communications, CRM activities.
• Drive corporate sustainability programs, and implementations.

Primex Plastics Corporation offers competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary commensurate with relevant experience, along with an annual bonus opportunity.

Additionally, we offer a full array of benefit plans with 4 medical options to choose from, prescription, dental and vision, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, supplemental life for employee/spouse/dependents, short and long-term disability programs, an educational assistance plan, dependent scholarship program, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings Plan with competitive company match and more!

www.primexplastics.com

Primex

Reach Your Peak with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, our Financial Services corporation administers over $68 billion in retirement plan assets for more than one million participant accounts. We are constantly looking for ways to create new opportunities to serve our participants. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement’s Revenue & Sales Team.

The Manager, Virtual Relationship Management is responsible for overall relationship and retention of Mission Square Retirement’s clients. They will deliver virtual proactive account management by serving as the primary liaison between assigned clients and Mission Square Retirement. This role requires the ability to expand and deepen broad plan sponsor relationships (Retirement Boards, senior management, council members or commissioners, any municipal relationship in an authoritative or decision-making role, consultants and other stakeholders), and maintain strong client satisfaction and reference ability. Position requires the teammate to assist plan sponsor in managing plan risks and their fiduciary responsibilities by discovering client goals and objectives, proposing new business solutions, and implementing services and products to fulfill the clients’ needs and objectives.

***********There are several vacancies for this role**************

******* Position is 100% Remote ********

*********Seeking several superstar candidates residing within the Continental U.S.************

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Deliver proactive account management and direct the overall retention strategy of Mission Square Retirement’s clients with assets of either less than $10 million or in the range of $10-50 million.
• Direct the service delivery for assigned cases. Work collaboratively with both the local service team and home office staff to ensure clients’ needs are met including individual meetings with participants and key influencers when possible.
• Build and broaden client relationships across all key influencers.
• Determine client goals and objectives and manage a strategic business plan towards those objectives.
• Lead periodic relationship oversight reporting, including but not limited to delivery of Visual Analytics, Plan Investment and Plan Service Reports.
• Assist clients with adding products and services to fulfill their needs and meet their plan and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Regularly support and implement corporate initiatives.
• Ensure long-term client satisfaction and reference ability.
• Identify new business and service/product expansion opportunities for Mission Square Retirement.

If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:

• 1-3 year’s relationship management or sales experience in a financial services organization specializing in deferred compensation and/or defined contribution plan clients strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships at all levels, examples include top mgmt., elected officials and union officials
• Demonstrated effective negotiation skills
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to learn technical information quickly and the ability to convey that information to others clearly and concisely.
• The ability to motivate and influence individuals over whom there is no authority, both at the assigned clients and within Mission Square Retirement
• Significant knowledge of investment products, with an emphasis on deferred compensation, and defined contribution plans.
• FINRA Series 7 and NASAA Series 63 licenses

Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Offers of employment are conditioned upon the successful candidate providing proper proof of vaccination status prior to employment and pursuant to applicable law.

For your well-being, we offer a solid compensation and benefits package that features a competitive salary, a straight-forward incentive plan that rewards results, and a 401(k) Plan. For your career, we offer tuition reimbursement, professional development courses, seminars, career enrichment assignments, mentoring programs and a record of enterprise growth that creates continuing opportunities for career advancement. Consider MissionSquare Retirement and respond in strictest confidence. MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

MissionSquare Retirement

For this and other similar career opportunities, please visit www.smitharnold.com

What are people saying about this company:

• Hi Tech company on the bleeding edge.

• They are disrupted to the status quo.

• Fast paced environment start up environment.

Title: VP Product Manager

Location: Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Salary: $135,000 to $170,000 (Stock Options)

Want to join a progressing & successful Fintech developing one of the world best solutions providing access to financial markets and trading of digital assets and securities?

Are you interested in becoming part of the next generation blockchain technology?

We are well funded, and we are a seeking talented Product Manager to help us launch our newest innovative product.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the satisfaction of organizational product requirements by coordinating and overseeing relationships with partners and vendors.
• Collect customer feedback and evaluate it to ascertain the necessity of modifying our platforms and applications for better alignment with customer expectations.
• Present the product journey to Executive Management for review and confirmation that the Product team’s roadmap aligns with our global ambitions.
• Develop the product vision and strategy for our platforms, defining essential metrics for success and performance to enhance the loyalty of our subscribers, issuers, and existing partners.
• Collaborate closely with Technology, Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Service to incorporate the customer’s voice throughout the product development process.
• Partner with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure our platforms and product features align with regulatory requirements as a financial institution.

Requirements:

• Ability to lead the product roadmap development, ensuring that initiatives run smoothly across internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Capable of reviewing and assessing vendor solutions and new feature sets to determine their potential value to our customers and the organization.
• Proficient in deciphering and formulating data driven decisions to create new product features and enhance our existing platforms for the development of the organization.
• As a key stakeholder within the Management team, ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills to present the case for new products, product enhancements and vendor solutions to be acquired, sourced, updated, and decommissioned, ensuring that we add maximum value to our organization while at the same time adhere to our regulatory requirements and responsibilities.

Smith Arnold Partners

Here at Cromatic, we are on a mission to make it possible for companies to conduct research from anywhere. Much like how the personal computer enabled a flood of creation in the software space, Cromatic will enable a flood of innovation in the biotech space at a speed never observed before and you will be a part of this movement.

As the product manager, you will be leading the product strategy and development of the Cromatic platform, ensuring that it continues to meet the needs of our growing customer base. You will work closely with our engineering, design and science teams to bring innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, development, and launch of innovative software products in areas of significant strategic ambiguity.
• Establish a shared vision for the product across the company by building consensus on priorities and driving product execution. Communicate the product strategy, goals, and progress to key stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, particularly in the biotech and CRO (Contract Research Organization) spaces. Gain deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and preferences to drive product innovation and differentiation.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are encouraged. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and effectively manage ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in computer science, biotechnology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with experience in biotech software startups
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, leveraging data, understanding user behavior and handling ambiguity to make business decisions
• Deep understanding of SaaS go-to-market and effective customer engagement
• Familiarity with Agile product management methodology and product management tools
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of the CRO and biotech spaces
• Interest in biotech, startups, and technology development

Benefits

• Competitive salary with high equity-based compensation
• Early founding member of the Cromatic team
• Opportunity to work with executives from large pharma and biotech companies as well as established Biotech venture partners
• Collaborative, highly motivated team tackling the next big thing
• Deep dive into the field of TechBio

Equal Opportunity Employment: Cromatic is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Cromatic

Job Summary

The Product Manager is the internal subject matter expert for a leading portfolio of innovative technology for complex limb reconstruction and personalized limb salvage solutions for patients being treated for cancers of the musculoskeletal system. The Product Manager is responsible for delivering the overall product management, product launch execution, and sustaining product marketing needs for Onkos Surgical across a suite of portfolio programs. The Product Manager will be responsible for developing and executing product launch plans and deliverables to effectively commercialize new technologies for the US field sales team, distributors, and customer base. The Product Manager will also drive the management of outside marketing and promotional vendors related to these product lines, develop and execute training for new product development initiatives, and will drive product knowledge excellence to ensure the level of subject matter expertise for the field selling organization. Working with the entire team, sales network, and surgeon KOLs, the Product Manager will collaborate to develop a winning marketing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Product Champion – Become recognized as a Musculoskeletal Product Champion by developing and continuously updating knowledge on the product, procedures and market to effectively support the products at launch. Support sales and medical education training programs.
• Launch Excellence- Own product launch execution excellence for all new market introductions to drive the attainment of corporate revenue and performance goals. Develop robust product launch plans in collaboration with marketing and sales leadership. Drive execution of product launch plans with team support. 
• Product Management – Provide direction and marketing representation into the Design Control Process for new product development. Emphasis will be on gathering VOC throughout all phases of product development and includes the development of marketing questionnaires, arranging product evaluations, and implementing competitive research and post market surveillance. The Product Manager will be responsible for the Orthopedic oncology product line commercialization strategy.
• Brand planning – Support Onkos corporate branding initiatives related to product and contribute to overall strategic marketing and branding initiatives. Implement approved programs within agreed budgets. Ensure strategies accommodate the changes taking place in the market and respond to customer and patient needs.
• KOL Management – Develop effective relationships with key opinion leaders and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers to support current and future objectives related to the product portfolio. Align internal resources with customer requirements to implement programs and find solutions to field challenges.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration – Communicate effectively with the entire team and provide support as needed to improve speed to market and manage critical business objectives. Establish, develop and maintain field contact with Regional Sales Director’s and distributors in key markets. 
• Strategic Development – contribute to overall Marketing and portfolio strategy, assuming roles in educational programs, trade presence, portfolio development teams/panels, digital marketing expansion, and organizational initiatives at the direction of leadership.

Requirements

• Passion to serve and be an advocate for patients by supporting the needs of their caregivers and the Onkos Surgical sales team.
• Embody a patient/caregiver/customer first attitude throughout execution of all tasks.
• Eagerness to help build a purpose-driven, reputable company.
• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
• 4-6+ years’ experience in Implantable/Surgical Medical Device Marketing across Brand Management and/or Product Management, with a track record of high performance.
• Demonstrated experience in product and project management, especially new product launches.
• Ability to identify new business development initiatives.
• Working knowledge of financial planning and budget management.
• Comfortable interacting with surgeons, sale force and hospital administration in a positive manner that represents the corporate image and message at all times.
• Good analytical skills.
• Goal focused, task oriented, able to communicate well.
• Travel requirement: Up to 35%.

About Onkos Surgical

At Onkos Surgical, we believe individuals with cancer and other complex orthopaedic conditions requiring surgery deserve solutions designed specifically for them. These individuals, their caregivers and their support network deserve an organization passionately championing their cause.

At Onkos Surgical, we will:

• Find solutions to our patients’ unmet clinical needs and advocate for their cause.
• Partner with surgical oncologists through research, education and innovation, to treat their patients more effectively and more efficiently.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to find pathways to provide timely solutions while upholding the highest standards of quality or compliance.
• Fulfill our employees’ desire to make a difference in the lives of the patients they serve while achieving their own professional growth.
• Deliver value to our customers and shareholders.

Onkos Surgical

Job Type – Contract Position

Work Location – Palo Alto, California, United States

Pay: $75/hr – $85/hr.

Job Description:

• Lead the development and execution of complex digital business plans, programs and initiatives which have impact across the enterprise with broad impact.
• Act as key participant in large-scale planning.
• Review and analyze complex digital strategy for product/functionality/experience area. Influence digital strategy for the business line requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Make decisions in digital strategy for product/functionality/experience area requiring strong understanding of the business, policies, procedures and/or compliance requirements.
• Lead a broad team of digital professionals to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Potentially lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 5 plus years of digital product management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Additional Skills:

• Digital Analytics: Hypothesize driven design and development, experimentation, behavioral and performance analytics, segmentation, and cohort analysis.
• AI/Machine Learning

Pay Range: $75/hr – $85/hr.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.

Pinnacle Group, Inc.

Here at Paybotic Financial, you’ll do important work with exceptional people dedicated to helping merchants with their financial services and connecting them with financial institutions to streamline business needs; here at Paybotic, you deposit your trust into us! In return, we offer superior customer service, compliant experience, multi-state coverage, and reliable and comprehensive tools to enable our merchants, manufacturers, cultivators, and retailors to operate in a safe and compliant manner.

Client Success Manager – On-Site

We are seeking a Client Success Manager (CSM) with banking experience that will report to the Director of Client Success, supporting potential customers in taking their interest in Paybotic Financial’s services and products, and assisting them in applying for and obtaining the right financial solution. This includes building repertoire and relationships with customers to successfully navigate them through the application process, as well as reporting on their progress. A successful CSM will prioritize and manage their workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing the needs of customers and the business.

Responsibilities

• Manages an active pipeline of potential customers and applicants
• Meet with potential customers to understand their financial needs, and to determine which product is best for them
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Paybotic Financial products and their features
• Assist applicants in setting up a profile, collecting the required documentation, and navigating the application to successful submission
• Facilitate the application process between the applicant and underwriting by continuing to monitor the underwriting process and resolving problems as they arise
• Build and maintain strong relationships with applicants to help foster brand loyalty
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Assist in training courses & educational materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• One to three years of prior experience in banking, specifically with deposit accounts and payments, as well as basic familiarity with the laws and regulations that govern them
• Friendly personality, and committed to excellent customer service

At Paybotic, we celebrate your contributions, by ensuring that our service offerings enable staff to be their best self – physically, emotionally and financially. Paybotic offers company-sponsored healthcare, vision, dental, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits. We also offer paid time off, paid sick leave, bonuses based on annual salary and achievement of goals, professional development, uncapped commission and competitive compensation reflective of the industry.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we do not discriminate – no matter race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. Please note, qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to Human Resources; no third-party staffing agencies and search firms please. Thank you.

Paybotic Financial

Senior Rankings & Awards Marketing Manager | AMLAW 50 | Chicago or NY Our highly recognized global leading law firm is hiring an experienced Senior Rankings & Awards Marketing Manager to sit in their Chicago or NY offices (maybe open to other major cities). Working as part of our Client’s global Marketing department, the Senior Rankings and Awards Manager plans, directs, strategically evaluates, and manages the Firm’s participation with key legal directories, publications and other rankings and awards organizations to increase rankings and recognition for the Firm and its lawyers. She/he provides leadership to the Rankings and Awards team, manages the Public Relations agency and writers, and works closely with and collaborates with Marketing colleagues, other Firm departments, lawyers, and Firm management. Our client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefit package.

Send Resume to Amy Altman: [email protected]

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the Firm’s participation in key legal directories and awards organizations to increase rankings and recognition for the Firm and its lawyers in alignment with the Firm’s strategic priorities to maximize the firm’s investment.
• Liaises with directory and award publications editors and researchers to understand methodology and submission guidelines.
• Write and edit nominations for strategically important submissions and draft recognition announcements to help promote and communicate the firm’s rankings and awards in support of the firm’s branding.
• Advises lawyers and business development liaisons on preparing successful directory and award submissions, choosing client references, and preparing for interviews.
• Manages external PR agency and coordinate assignments to writers.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (Firm management; practice leaders; Pro Bono and Diversity Committees, Strategic Planning), to determine the approach to identify and coordinate cross-practice or cross-department submissions such as Law 360 Practice Group of the Year.
• Reports rankings and awards results to Firm management and ensures that rankings and awards submissions, nominations and results are accurately captured and tracked in LexTrack to allow for reporting to firm management in real time. Answers questions regarding results and firm strategy.
• Oversees research calendars, submissions, client references and lawyer interviews globally, in close coordination with members of Business Development and Marketing.
• Provides leadership and operational support to the Rankings & Awards Team, including direct reporting oversight of marketing professionals, coaching and training, delivering performance feedback and reviews, hiring, handling HR issues and any other tasks related to a direct reporting relationship.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a manager.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Training, coaching, and presentation skills

Preferred

• Prior public relations work experience developing and producing award submissions for publications in the marketing department of an AmLaw 100-sized firm or a public relations agency.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Esquire Recruiting, LLC