Specialist, Business Development & Marketing

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Foley is currently seeking a Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) Specialist to join our team! The right candidate will have strong project management skills to assist the Innovative Technology Sector in managing and executing projects, programs, activities, and processes that support the sector's business development and marketing strategy. This position will work closely with the Senior BD&M Manager - Innovative Technology to stay versed on emerging legal and market trends in technology and help position the firm for increased revenue and profile raising opportunities.

Develop and maintain customized pitches/RFPs, presentations, and marketing materials
• Help execute the delivery of integrated profile-raising campaigns through conferences, seminars, webinars, client entertainment, and other events, including coordinating logistics, invitations, website development, digital and social media, client-facing material production, response tracking, and follow-up communications
• Create and distribute thought leadership materials, such as client alerts and industry outlooks, through mass mailings, digital media postings, and internal newsletters and alerts
• Update the firm's CRM database, including data entry, external mailings, and running reports
• Identify key sector memberships, sponsorships, and events that provide new sources for profile raising and lead generation. Assist lead attorneys with maximizing benefits.
• Track return on investment of business development and marketing activities.
• Write submissions to award programs and directories aligned to the Innovative Technology Sector
• Conduct research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships, expand the client base, and increase external and internal visibility
• Lead and support areas of focus within the sector

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of general marketing experience required, preferably in a complex, consultative professional services organization
• Understanding of the legal industry and/or the technology sector desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or cooperatively on a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a high-level attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and see projects through to completion #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are currently accepting ongoing applications.
Detroit, Miami, Milwaukee, Orlando, Salt Lake City, and Tampa - $68,300 to $95,600
Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Houston - $75,200 to $105,300
Los Angeles - $78,400 to $109,800

Boston and Washington D.C. - $81,800 to $114,500

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.