Business Development Manager

Burr & Forman LLP is currently hiring for a Business Development Manager to be based in our Atlanta, Birmingham, or Columbia office. This exempt position reports to the Director of Business Development and supervises the Business Development Coordinator. The Business Development Manager will work with assigned lawyer teams to drive revenue growth, enhance the client experience, and execute marketing and business development tactics in support of firm and team business plans. The Marketing and Business Development Department is a collaborative, high-energy team where response time, attention to detail, and quality control are crucial. Department professionals must be able to execute excellent work product in a fast-paced environment.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Internal consultant to attorneys, provides coaching, analysis, strategic insight, and opportunity identification
• Evaluates and modifies practice group, sector team, and office plans ensuring successful implementations
• Identifies opportunities to deepen existing client relationships, generate new business, cross-sell services, and increase visibility for those teams
• Possesses a curiosity that lends itself to developing a deeper understanding of services or offerings in order to better comprehend the market opportunities available
• Demonstrates a track record of supporting high-performing teams, including managing new business pursuits such as RFPs and pitches
• Highly proactive and able to articulate their individual contributions made to the organization
• Other job duties as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years of business development-specific experience or three years of marketing experience in a law firm, professional services, or financial services firm is preferred
• A bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and specialization in marketing, legal, finance, or business administration preferred
• Must be able to manage and prioritize a heavy workload, meet deadlines, delegate tasks, and maintain a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Experience with Litera’s Foundation, InterAction, Zoom Events, and/or Asana project management platform a bonus
• Excellent interpersonal skills to provide great client service and handle sensitive information. A high degree of poise, tact, and diplomacy, as well as a professional appearance are required
• May include periodically working around standard work hours to meet demands
• Travel is required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits. 

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation.  Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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