Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager, Client Services

Exponent is looking for a talented Business Development Manager, Client Services ("BD Manager") to join our growing Business Development team in one of the following office locations : Menlo Park, CA or Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, the BD Manager will develop new business opportunities and maintain key business relationships to support the growth of Exponent's consulting services and represent the Exponent brand in the marketplace, with particular emphasis on the legal market. The BD manager will be client-facing with a primary objective of increasing market penetration and share by developing new client prospects, effectively leveraging sponsorships or strategic partnerships, supporting client pursuits and developing a portfolio of client relationships to drive revenue growth.

You will be responsible for :

• Expanding Exponent's legal client base through targeting, prospect identification, and lead development.
• Developing, expanding and maintaining portfolio of personal client relationships with top law firms and in-house counsel to drive substantial revenue growth for the firm.
• Supporting the execution of business development strategy for key corporate growth initiatives.
• Maintaining and updating client relationship management system database and support analysis of marketing and sales activity reports as needed.
• Supporting client requests or inquiries and work to identify and connect qualified consultants to respond to these opportunities.
• Securing, coordinating and managing presentation of continuing education seminars for law firms, insurance carriers or other professional associations.
• Attending client-related professional and social functions, conventions and events as needed to promote the company and our services.
• May manage other members of the business development team.

You will have the following skills and qualifications :

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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range : USD $125,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 / Yr.

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

Job Locations : US-CA-Menlo Park US-IL-Chicago