Market Development Specialist

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Support and execute marketing and business development programs for firmwide practice areas, industry groups, and offices.
• Create and deliver client-focused proposals, qualifications, and presentation materials in response to RFPs and other opportunities for new business.
• Draft, edit, and proof marketing collateral, slide decks, letters, event invitations, and lawyer biographies.
• Create and maintain practice group contact lists and experience lists for lawyer activities.
• Develop and maintain competitive intelligence and marketing research reports.
• Coordinate practice/industry group/office special events, including mailing list management, collateral production, logistics planning, and on-site support.
• Assist in tracking information relating to business development activities in the firm's proposal tracking system.
• Support office and practice public relations activities.
• Secure reprint permissions and stock for use in future marketing efforts.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Business Development Coordinators and oversee assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated service orientation.
• Maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated clients.
• Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research tools.
• Experience with InterAction® CRM software is a plus.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and follow-through capabilities.
• Persistence and effective communication skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and creativity.
• Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

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

Benefits

Compensation: $85,000 - $160,000, depending on multiple factors including prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Benefits: Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program, Short- and Long-term Disability Protection, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 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, Addiction Resources, Family Building Benefits, Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services, Flexible Spending Accounts, Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service, Employee Referral Program, Critical Illness Insurance, Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs, Bereavement Leave, All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law.