Business Development Coordinator

About the role

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm serving middle‑market companies with nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices. The Business Development Coordinator partners with the Marketing Department to support day‑to‑day execution of business development portfolio objectives, helping grow visibility across the firm’s practice groups. The role can be based in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; or Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) or Business Development Manager (BDM) in managing timelines and benchmarks for Practice Groups and Industry Teams.
• Assist with client pursuit efforts including executing marketing and business development tactics, conducting surface‑level research and preparing reports.
• Support the preparation of pitch materials, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and proposal content for new business, working closely with the lead SBDM or BDM and assigned attorneys.
• Assist in creating and maintaining collateral for Practice Groups and Industry Teams, including handouts and website content, to promote the groups and teams.
• Support the onboarding of new attorneys by gathering, posting, and distributing information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Legal Practice Assistants (LPAs) to maintain and update attorney website biographies, including troubleshooting technical issues, proofing content, and making timely updates.
• Coordinate and draft submissions for annual and unique firm profiles, directory listings, business lists, rankings, and awards; identify and track similar opportunities.
• Support events, seminars, and webinars by working with the Events Manager and Events Planner for activities driven by Practice Groups and Industry Teams assigned to the SBDM or BDM.
• Assist with managing trade organization relationships and fulfilling contracted sponsorship benefits, such as coordinating logos, ads, and bios.
• Collaborate with other marketing team members, as directed by the SBDM or BDM, to support various marketing initiatives and tactics such as press releases, Legal Updates, newsletters, videos, social media, experience capture and website content.
• Proofread and edit marketing and business development materials for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in administering select marketing budgets, including conducting budget reconciliations, tracking and monitoring expenses.
• Help prepare materials for business development training, meetings and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in B2B professional services or law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with InterAction, Foundation, or other Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or content database systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proven ability to assist multiple individuals of various levels with diverse needs and challenges simultaneously.
• Independent self‑starter capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities.
• High degree of professionalism when interacting with internal and external clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, editing, and proofreading skills required.
• Ability to think critically, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and solution‑orientation.
• Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel as needed across the firm’s footprint (estimated moderate 10‑15%).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit‑sharing.
• Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.