Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Overview

The Business Development & Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for executing and delivering internal and external projects, programs, events, and processes that support the business development and marketing strategies for the Texas offices and the Energy Sector. The Coordinator will interact with office and sector leadership, attorneys and business professionals across the firm. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media posts and help guide attorneys with LinkedIn posts
• Create and manage community relations programs and initiatives
• Manage and implement all events, webinars, conferences/seminars, client entertainment, and client receptions, including venue selection; reserving necessary rentals; invitation development and mailing lists; RSVP tracking; internal communications regarding the event; organizing registration; creating name tags; greeting attendees up arrival; being accessible to address guests' needs; preparing/ordering event materials, giveaway items, and signage
• Coordinate all sponsorships and contributions allocated to the BDM budget and maintaining a database to track those expenses
• Work with lead attorney(s) to identify community involvement and sponsorship opportunities in the local legal/business communities that are strategic for the firm and region
• Track and monitor all memberships and sponsorships and track ROI
• Track a measurable ROI follow up plan for events hosted and sponsored
• Assist in creation and monitoring of budgets related to programs, events, etc.
• Prepare pitch and proposal documents and presentation materials, including developing tailored content and maintaining up-to-date credentials
• Coordinating business development and marketing projects, as assigned; taking ownership from inception through implementation
• Coordinate and process all marketing-related expenses
• Purchasing promotional giveaway items as needed
• Draft, edit, and distribute external marketing materials and thought leadership
• Prepare internal newsletters and region/sector-wide communications
• Develop relationships with organizations to identify committee and Board opportunities for business development and profile purposes
• Write and submit nominations for attorney(s) for local and sector media awards (e.g. Business Journal 40 under 40 or Top Women Lawyer), as well as draft legal directory submissions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, or related field required
• Minimum of one (1) year of marketing, business development, or related professional services experience required
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills