Business Development ManagerOur New Jersey office is seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to join the Marketing team. This role partners closely with attorneys and practice group leaders to drive revenue growth, strengthen client relationships, and elevate the firm's market presence. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, polished writing skills, and prior experience in a professional services environment.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & ExecutionExecute marketing and business development strategies aligned with firmwide and practice group goalsTrack, analyze, and report on client initiatives and campaign performanceIdentify growth opportunities through competitive intelligence and market researchProposals & PitchesLead coordination and preparation of RFP responses, proposals, and client presentationsDevelop and continuously refine pitch materials and proposal processesTrack RFP outcomes and analyze win/loss trendsMarket & Client IntelligenceConduct in-depth research on clients, prospects, industries, and competitorsPrepare detailed reports and briefings for attorneys and leadershipMaintain and update firm experience databaseRankings & CollateralProduce high-impact submissions for key legal rankings (in collaboration with external PR agencies)Develop new marketing collateral to position the firm and practice groupsEnsure consistency and efficiency across officesCRM & Relationship ManagementLeverage CRM tools to manage contacts and track engagementProactively suggest innovative approaches to reach target audiencesQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree requiredMinimum 5+ years of marketing or business development experienceExperience in a law firm or professional services environment preferredStrong professional writing, proofreading, and editing skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaborativelyExcellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skillsTechnical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)Experience with CRM systemsFamiliarity with Monitor Suite and/or Redwood Analytics is a plusAdditional InformationSome travel between offices requiredCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered