Business Development Manager - Private Equity (Client-Facing)

Business Development Manager - Private Equity (Client-Facing)

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Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit an experienced client-facing Business Development Manager to provide "hands-on" support to the firm's Executive Partner/Head of Private Equity in driving practice growth globally and leading new business development strategic planning and execution.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide "hands-on" support to the firm's Executive Partner/Head of Private Equity in driving practice growth globally and leading new business development strategic planning and execution
  • Lead the engagement and implementation of strategic business development objectives
  • Lead efforts to raise the executive visibility of the Executive Partner as well as the overall brand visibility of the practice internally and externally
  • Manage and participate in high-volume "client-facing" new business pitches and complex proposals
  • Respond to RFP/RFI requests in a timely manner
  • Analyze the competitive landscape and develop targeting strategies for existing and new client pitches
  • Conduct deep-dive market research and industry trend analysis to identify potential new business opportunities
  • Prepare the executive partner for client-facing pitches, events and presentations
  • Collaborate with business development and marketing communications colleagues globally to develop marketing collateral, thought leadership pieces and other relevant information that will support revenue growth opportunities
  • Assist the executive partner with strategic planning and special projects
  • Manage two Business Development Coordinators
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's DegreeMBA or JD a plus 7+ years' of private equity focused business development experience at an elite global law firm, business consulting firm (Big 4) or global private equity
  • Must be "hands-on" with a "no task is too small mentality"Advanced knowledge of the private equity landscape is required
  • Big law firm experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with AI and/or marketing technology campaigns is a plus
  • Advanced business development strategy and execution experience
  • Demonstrated "client-facing" pitch and proposal development and execution experience
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Advanced technical skills, particularly with PowerPoint and ExcelHighly motivated, confident and polished with effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Intuitive personality with strong critical thinking skills and proactive problem solving ability
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required
  • Prior people/team management experience

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Senior

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Lawyers

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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