Business Development Manager OH

Business Development ManagerLOCATION: Columbus, Ohio OfficeJOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for providing strategic practice group and individual attorney guidance and support surrounding marketing and business development planning, visibility, research and client development opportunities in Porter Wright's nine markets. 12 years marketing and business development experience, preferably within professional servicesUndergraduate degree in marketing, journalism, communications or related business experienceMust be proficient in document management, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email (Outlook)Capability in InDesign and Photoshop is a plusPeriodic travel to the firm's markets requiredAssist in the development, implementation and follow-up of market, industry group, department, practice group and attorney business and visibility plansConsider, assess and oversee responses to requests for proposal/qualifications, including customization of proposal content, practice descriptions, attorney bios and other related contentReview client feedback from interviews, analyze potential opportunities and assess next steps in building client relationships and driving valueDevelop tailored biographies for attorneys prior to their start date and as neededAssist in the development, execution and follow-up of attorney business plans. Work with BD team to help manage business plan meeting schedules and processes for reviewRecommend, oversee and assist in the facilitation of practice group and attorney visibility campaigns, including: trade group activities, sponsorships, speaking engagements, thought leadership/authorship, client alerts, blogs, surveys, rankings, honors and awardsDevelop strong working relationships with key partners in all practice areas, in all offices and with other members of the MBD team and across departmentsPrepare and present updates as needed within the firm on MBD's contributions to cross-departmental projectsWork with the Marketing and BD Coordinator to oversee the development and editing of content, including practice group descriptions, proposal content and attorney biographiesSupports in the maintenance and coordination of annual Chambers submission processProvides input in the firm's annual coordination of legal-specific honors such as Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and in the evaluation and development of custom honors submissions for practice groups and individual attorneyBENEFITS:401(k) & 401(k) matchingHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid time offAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Created: 2025-03-03