Business Development And Marketing Manager

Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Development and Marketing department in our Chicago office, as the Business Development & Marketing Manager (Structured Finance Practice).

The Business Development and Marketing Manager supports Director(s), Assistant Director(s) and other key firm personnel in managing practice business development and marketing functions for the Structured Finance practice focused on priorities outlined by firm leaders and/or assigned teams, including thought leadership platforms, communications and client outreach. This position will work closely with product/practice leaders and members of the global marketing and business development team to ensure the creation and execution of fully integrated marketing and business development programs. This includes day-to-day management responsibilities to ensure that assignments and projects are effectively executed and in alignment with the firm’s overall strategic efforts, and that service to clients is exceptional.

Essential Functions:

• Manages directly or supports seminars, sponsorships, and other events pursued by the practices supported
• Manages responses to RFPs, and pitch, presentation, and other opportunities via the development of written proposal and presentation materials for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s), and liaise with others when relevant
• Develops and supports annual marketing and business development business plans for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s) and/or industry group leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives outlined in business plan(s) or as outlined by leadership, including specifying key strategic and tactical objectives and means to achieve annual goals
• Coordination with Communications team as to internal and external communications relating to the lawyer’s arrival
• Periodically reviews and consults with lawyers in assigned department(s), practice(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s) regarding their bios and practice descriptions to ensure that they are kept current
• Manages continuous communications and interaction with department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s) leadership, including responsibility for periodic meetings, reports, analysis, progress monitoring, etc.
• Collaborates with Marketing & Business Development department leadership and assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s) leaders to develop annual budgets to support initiatives outlined in business plan(s) or as outlined by leadership, including specifying key strategic and tactical objectives and means to achieve annual goals
• Manages and directs marketing and business development client development programs for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s)
• Supports the collection and maintenance of CRM-based contact and other data for marketing planning and for mailing lists for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s)
• Preparation of targeted information for inclusion in lateral recruiting packet
• Assists with the supervision and training of more junior team members
• Supports recruiting and integration of lateral lawyers into firm via:
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
• Collection and integration of experience for and into department(s), practice(s) and industry group (s) materials
• Supports coordination of business development training for lawyers
• Support integration of lateral lawyers into assigned department(s) and practice(s) via preparation of biographies and announcements, distribution of announcements, integration of contacts into firm’s CRM system
• Engages in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning, and business development activities for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s)
• Develops and maintains league table/industry survey content and directory submissions for assigned department(s), practice(s), industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s); respond to league table/industry surveys
• Develops and supports the implementation of key initiatives, including business plans, client satisfaction, lawyer training and other initiatives to enhance business development efforts; engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning, and business development activities; and provide direction and deployment support of various technology tools and related databases for assigned department(s), practice(s), client team(s), industry group(s) industry group(s) and/or country initiative(s)

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Marketing, Business, Research, Communications or related field, required
• A secondary degree (e.g., a Master’s degree, a Ph.D., an M.B.A., or a J.D.), preferred

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years ( to include three years in a lead or supervisory role) of demonstrated success in a marketing, research, management, and/or communications-related field, either in the professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate or trade association sectors, required

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with accepted research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence in a professional services company, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required

Performance Traits:

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Management Accountabilities:

• Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills
• Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
• Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
• Manages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counselling
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner
• Operational budget analysis and recommendations

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• May require travel to other offices as needed

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.