Business Development Specialist (Entry-Level - Health & MLS)

The Business Development Specialist (BDS) takes on significant individual responsibility in supporting the Health Section and ML Strategies’ efforts to develop new business and expand client relationships. In collaboration with the Business Development Manager , the BDS works on a wide range of projects, including pitches and proposals for new business, networking and educational events, webinars, print and digital material, industry and prospective client research, budget analysis, and more. 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist Business Development Manager(s) with business development initiatives.

 

 

 

Support development and maintenance of collateral material:

 

 

 

Edit, proofread and draft Section and industry descriptions, attorney profiles and similar materials; 

 

 

Maintain library of Section collateral materials, and organizational system for draft and complete proposals and pitches

 

 

Maintain accuracy of the Section’s experience in the CRM, including clients and experience descriptions

 

 

Assist in the preparation, submission and tracking of proposals and new business pitches:

 

 

Draft fresh content as required based on conversations with attorneys, BDM and others knowledgeable in the area of expertise 

 

 

Coordinate production of final deliverables – hardcopy or electronic, utilizing RFP IO data system.

 

 

Track pitch and proposal activity, including follow-up activities with marketing and business development personnel 

 

 

Attend all Group Meetings, taking meeting minutes to distribute to Chairs and BDM, assist in development of meeting agendas.

 

 

Help maintain the Section’s web presence, internally and externally:

 

 

Update the business development intranet page 

 

 

Post content to the ML Strategies blogs

 

 

Coordinate publishing of alerts, advisories and other client-focused communications

 

 

Oversee ML Strategies LinkedIn page.

 

 

Coordinate all aspects of Section seminars and networking events (internal and external), webinars, co-sponsored events, and CLEs:

 

 

Work with the Creative Team on invitations and registration resources, specialty materials, and any related branding

 

 

Work with catering, facilities and document production on space, menus, production of collateral

 

 

Coordinate details with co-sponsoring organizations 

 

 

Provide support to attorneys and business development in the preparation and drafting of industry survey and client satisfaction submissions.

 

 

Assist with other marketing and business development activities on an as needed basis including Client Teams activities and other firm wide initiatives. 

 

 

Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

 

 

This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bachelor’s degree required.

 

 

 

1+ years of experience in marketing, writing and/or project/ production management in a professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting).

 

 

Intellectual curiosity

 

 

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

Exceptional organizational and administrative skills. 

 

 

Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.

 

 

Creative problem solving skills, reasoning ability and logical thought process.

 

 

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines.

 

 

Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

 

 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

 

Outstanding sense of customer service. 

 

 

Enthusiastic, proactive and positive attitude.

 

 

Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. 

 

 

Must be self-motivated to produce quality work. 

 

 

High level of integrity and honesty. 

 

 

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.

 

 

 

Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.