Gunderson Dettmer
Law Firm
BusinessDevelopmentManager
“Business Development Manager at Gunderson Dettmer. Skills: Business Development, Venture Capital, Startup Community, Relationship Building. Cultivate and grow network. Manage and expand sponsorships”
What You'll Achieve.
Advancing the firm’s growth strategy; Connecting attorneys with venture capital and startup community; Deepening presence in dynamic markets; Drive business growth; Elevate firm’s visibility and reputation; Generate new client opportunities; Assess ROI and recommend improvements
Industry & Context.
Strategic thinking; Creative thinker; Proactively drives innovative marketing strategies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 5 years+ of business development experience within the professional services, legal, startup, or venture capital environment, Proven track record of developing and executing client-facing programs that drive business growth, Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, Demonstrated project management skills, understanding of the startup and venture capital landscape, Creative thinker, Self-motivated, results-driven, Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and autonomously, relationship-building and stakeholder management, Detail oriented, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), client relationship management systems
Nice to Have
A Senior Business Development Manager title may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates
What You'll Do.
Cultivate and grow network
Manage and expand sponsorships
Identify and pursue partnership opportunities
Lead initiatives to grow engagement
Serve as trusted advisor to attorneys
Participate in annual content review
Partner with communications team
Design and execute events
Experiment with new event formats
Supervise and mentor direct reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team; Collaborate with communications team; Work with attorneys; Engage with internal peers; Engage with stakeholders; Engage with clients; Engage with external partners; Foster collaborative partnerships
Communication Scope
Exceptional written communication skills; Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; Ability to effectively engage with internal peers, stakeholders, clients, and external partners
Process & Methodology
Demonstrated project management skills, Plan, prioritize, and execute tasks accurately, Maintain close attention to detail
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