We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Practice Group Marketing Manager for our top-rated law firm client.
Are you ready to dive into an exciting role as a Practice Group Marketing Manager?
Picture yourself collaborating with practice group chairs, our talented attorneys, and our dynamic marketing team. Your mission : fuel our success by generating new business opportunities and expanding our client base.
Your toolkit will include strategic business planning, crafting compelling pitches and proposals, orchestrating unforgettable events and sponsorships, and keeping a sharp eye on our sales pipeline. You'll also champion key client initiatives and provide top-notch business development coaching and training.
Your role will be to seamlessly integrate marketing and business development requests within our firm's grand strategy. Ready to join us in this exhilarating adventure?
What You'll Do :
Strategic direction :
- In conjunction with the Director of Marketing, practice group leaders and firm leadership, develop and execute marketing and business development plan for practice group
- Develop and implement short and long-term strategic sales initiatives and tactics that result in measurable growth of business for the firm, with emphasis on retention of and cross-selling (within new practice groups) to existing clients, as well as cultivation of new firm clients
- Identify practice group targets / prospects and support programs, events, sponsorships, etc., to drive brand and revenue
- Guide practice-specific strategies / tactics and serve as liaison between practice group and other marketing functions
- Manage marketing budget for practice group
- Communicate strategies and tactics to attorneys to ensure implementation within all geographic regions
- Coordinate and leverage activities with the business development efforts of attorneys and marketing managers across the firm
Business Development :
Serve as main point of contact for business development / sales support for attorneys in practice groupsWork with the partners to formulate and implement policies and procedures for business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, sales pipeline management and market developmentLead RFPs / RFIs and other pitches and proposals for practice groupCoordinate and participate in business development training sessionsHelp partners develop and maintain client relationships, identifying and prioritizing specific client opportunities and analyzing performance within the context of the firm's overall business development strategyHelp identify and evaluate new business opportunities and targets. Identify and monitor trends in marketplaceBuild and drive key targeting initiatives. Conduct business research and relationship searches. Collect key target account data. Participate on client-specific target teamsSupport other practices' targeting initiatives consistent with overall firm strategyManage sales pipeline information. Establish accurate reporting and forecasting systems for the tracking of business developmentAssess, analyze, target and initiate efforts to cultivate new clients for the firm and expand firm's cross-selling opportunities (between practice groups and among our various offices)The following apply only to PG Marketing Managers in the Litigation groupDevelop and maintain relationships with senior executives in support of ongoing client relationsDevelop selling methods / strategies that lead to measurable, competitive advantages for the firmEffectively articulate the value proposition of firm's services to specifically targeted clientsCoordinate with Business Intake and Conflicts group, and others as necessary, regarding development of client profiling and other client informationPrograms and visibility initiatives :
Work with the marketing events team to execute and drive ROI for marketing eventsManage business sponsorships and activities tied to the practiceChampion firm branding and related standards on creative services projectsProvide input and recommendations on local marketing programs and budget as neededIdentify and support networking, speaking, media opportunities for attorneys that support PG business plansKnowledge management :
Serve as knowledge manager for practice groups and geographic markets and subject matter expert / liaison to marketing departmentDevelop and maintain marketing materials and collateral (descriptions, engagement lists, client lists, awards, etc.)Steer data using the appropriate firm technologies and database resources (Salesforce, Pitchbook, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, etc.)Promote exposure to practice group and individual attorneys internallyAssist with lateral partner intake and onboarding processManagement and operations :
Manage all aspects of the specific practice marketing activities in partnership with the Director of MarketingResearch strategic market opportunities and successfully lead the cross-selling of existing services, practice groups and offices as well as overseeing the initiation of substantial, new client opportunities for the firmProvide leadership, guidance and mentoring to attorneys and staff through effective communication ensuring a well-informed and highly motivated team effortCreate an annual budget and marketing plan, managing marketing functions to achieve goals within budgetary guidelinesWork collaboratively with staff and managers across the firm to advance both marketing and other cross-functional goals and projectsRole model the use of the CRM tool in managing the sales pipeline and for practice group business developmentOther duties as assigned or requiredWhat You'll Bring :
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced degree preferred in a related field and significant prior experience in sales and marketing organizations. Experience with sales contact database programsSupervisory experience5 years of marketing and / or sales experience, preferably in a professional services organization, with proven ability to manage, coach and motivateAbility to work extended and / or weekend hours, as requiredAbility to travel, as requiredProficient in the use of the CRM toolCreative, quick thinking, and comfortable with riskEntrepreneurial natureProven leadership capabilities, including decisiveness, effective prioritization skills and a results-driven orientation with appropriate sensitivity and concern for peopleExcellent analytical skillsAbility to drive and achieve marketing goalsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate and solve problemsStrong communication, both verbal and written, and presentation skillsDetail-oriented with advanced organization skills
