Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth. The successful candidate will be an important part of our Marketing team and will be required to work closely with Litigation Department leadership, practice group leaders, Marketing department leadership, attorneys, and other marketing team members to support the Litigation practices in developing new business and deepening existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strategic and diplomatic thinking and the ability to lead business development efforts while building consensus. The position will also work collaboratively with marketing colleagues on relevant firmwide and industry-focused projects.

Innovative Work Environment : Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership. Professional Development : Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion : Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and / or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions : Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role : As a Business Development Manager within our Business Development and Proposal team your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Leading efforts to identify relationships and build awareness of firm capabilities with relevant practice and industry organizations
• Providing business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings
• Participating in pitches and client meetings to help identify and pursue business development opportunities with targets and existing clients, including strategic account management and industry teams
• Developing target lists and opportunities for new business
• Maintaining a rolling pipeline which tracks opportunities; forecasts targets and helps attorneys achieve goals
• Managing the compilation, development and maintenance of relevant database contact / mailing lists
• Working with Department Chairs and Practice Group leaders to create and implement strategic business development plans

What We're Looking For :

The salary range for this position is from $140,000 - $160,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here.