Business Development Manager

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and evolving team focused on building our business for the next generation. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment, and care about our work, each other, and the clients who count on us. We want to add team members committed to excellence, client service, and collaboration to advance the program and function we are building.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) works directly with Managing Group Leaders (MGLs), Practice Development Managers (PDMs), and Group Principals to develop and execute a revenue growth and market visibility plan. The BDM will be embedded in select practice areas and drive brand and business development initiatives for an active group of consultants. Practice areas include : Competition / Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Telecom, Healthcare, and Consumer Protection. Additionally, the BDM will collaborate closely with the VP of Marketing & Business Development on strategic projects to advance client development initiatives.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include :

Work with internal stakeholders on developing and implementing annual strategic plans. Utilize market analysis, competitor analysis, and other client insights to inform business plan development and local market strategies

Monitor the market(s), industry areas we operate in, and competitors serving these markets. Use that knowledge to help practice groups and individuals differentiate and be responsive to market needs (i.e. suggest thought leadership opportunities and client-specific offerings)

Monitor top clients and prospects in the practice groups and identify opportunities to expand relationships and revenue

Work with the VP to identify priority clients for client satisfaction interviews with Brattle’s President

Build and maintain foundational elements for BD (core pitch materials, updated practice group descriptions, standard collateral, bios, experience lists, etc.)

Support pitches for new work, including researching opportunities, developing custom sales collateral, project managing RFPs, prepping for meetings, and driving follow-up

Coordinate client and prospect outreach to ensure a unified approach in the market

Attend practice meetings to provide regular marketing updates and strategic guidance

Provide coaching support on BD activity and participate in group trainings to educate consultants on best practices for BD. Focus on training the next generation

Develop relationships within the Group and communicate with consultants regularly to understand their client work and priorities. Know the strengths of the team(s) you support

Track and report on BD activity and ensure all activity is logged in CRM

Identify and evaluate opportunities to build the brand of practice groups and individuals in the market (speaking opportunities, sponsorships, conferences, events, media relations, etc.)

Write submissions for practice and individual rankings and awards

Collaborate with consultants and Marketing colleagues to advance, produce, and promote thought leadership

Collaborate with consultants and Marketing colleagues to promote client successes internally and externally

Collaborate with the VP to advance market-based profile-raising initiatives

For newly hired Principals and select expert consultants, develop a client-focused integration plan. Identify Brattle clients and prospects who should meet the new lateral and work with Principals to facilitate introductions

Evolve marketing collateral to reflect new expertise and experience joining the practice

Drive announcement plan for select new laterals to promote their arrival and work with the Marketing team to run a multi-channel announcement campaign

Collaborate with PDM to ensure that BD resources (budget) align with BD strategy for the Group. Make recommendations on return on investment for marketing and BD initiatives

THE CANDIDATE

Bachelor’s degree required

8+ years of work experience in business development, ideally in a professional services environment

Excellent computer literacy, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working in CRM systems

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing time-sensitive deadlines

Outstanding client service mindset – responsive, proactive, and dedicated to producing the highest quality work product

Ability to think strategically and execute tactically

Intellectual curiosity to obtain an understanding of the verticals we operate in and how we serve clients

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong planning, project management, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

Must display the highest level of diplomacy, tact, and discretion in handling and maintaining confidential information

40% in-office expectation and the ability to travel based on the needs of the position

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS / HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com​.​​​​​