Market Development Specialist

About the role

K&L Gates is seeking a Market Development Specialist to join the D.C., New York, Charlotte, or Chicago office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute marketing and business development programs and initiatives for firmwide practice areas, industry groups and/or offices.
• Create and deliver client-focused proposals, qualifications and presentation materials in response to RFPs and other opportunities for new business.
• Manage and update practice group contact lists in the firm’s client relationship management (CRM) database.
• Coordinate practice/industry group/office special events, including mailing list management, collateral production, logistics planning and on-site support.
• Assist in planning process and provide support to all follow-up business development activities.
• Participate in special projects at the behest of the CMO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated service orientation.
• High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated internal and external clients.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet research tools.
• Knowledge of InterAction® CRM software, a plus.
• Demonstrated good judgment, decision-making and follow-through capabilities.
• Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals, orally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility and creativity.
• Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently with minimum supervision.

Skills

• Superior written and oral communications skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Ability to implement strategic directives and coordinate marketing functions.
• Superior attention to detail and creativity.

Benefits

Attractive compensation range of $85,000 - $160,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Health Advocacy Services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Pay

$85,000 - $160,000

Schedule

Full-time