Gibson Dunn
Legal
BusinessDevelopmentManager
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“Business Development Manager at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Business development, Marketing, Client acquisition, Campaign management. Lead business development. Drive visibility initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Creative problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree, 5-7 years experience, Experience with business development planning, Experience with pitching, Experience with litigation practice, Experience with regulatory practice, Professional interpersonal skills, Interact with lawyers
Nice to Have
5-7 years professional services experience, 2+ years team management experience
What You'll Do.
Lead business development
Drive visibility initiatives
Provide guidance on business plan
Drive execution of business plan
Lead marketing efforts
Support partner objectives
Oversee pitch preparation
Oversee RFP preparation
Lead strategy sessions
Lead internal debriefs
Draft marketing materials
Maintain marketing materials
Collect relevant matters
Support key client efforts
Identify high-value clients
Develop high-value clients
Grow high-value clients
Collaborate on visibility opportunities
Collaborate on speaking opportunities
Collaborate on communications
Collaborate on directory participation
Collaborate on digital marketing
Plan marketing activities
Oversee marketing activities
Act as lead on projects
Contribute to team development
Stay current on market intelligence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Other team members; Business development colleagues; Functional managers; Events team; Early tenure marketing team
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management, Time management
Full Job Description
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Washington, D. C. the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business development, visibility initiatives, and related priorities for Gibson Dunn’s International Trade Advisory and Enforcement practice, including Sanctions and Export Enforcement, Government Contracts, State AGs and other relevant areas. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for providing guidance and input on the business plan (including target lists, high impact client relationships, publishing and speaking opportunities, and other related initiatives) and drive execution. Along with other team members, the Business Development Manager will lead on related pitches and RFPs ensuring the firm is strategic in its approach and positioning itself to win the work. This role will also work closely with business development colleagues to lead cross-practice initiatives, contribute to team infrastructure and other strategic projects as needed. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Business Development. Responsibilities include: Lead the overall business development and marketing efforts for a select group of litigation practices, as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives. Lead and oversee preparation of pitches, RFPs (with RFP team) and other client facing materials including leading strategy sessions, internal debriefs and tracking outcomes. Spearhead the drafting and maintaining of practice-specific marketing materials and collateral including the collection of relevant matters. Support the practice's key client efforts and work with colleagues to ensure the identification, development, and growth of high-value clients. C
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