The Planet Group is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Manager to join one of our clients, a premier global law firm. 

• Pay: $140,000-$176,000 depending on experience 
• Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) in New York, New York 
• Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm

Marketing and Business Development Manager will join the firm's Investment Funds Practice Group and will be responsible for leading the development of RFPs, pitches, and proposals in support of the practice group’s strategic growth initiatives.

The Manager will oversee sponsorships and manage key industry relationships, while also driving initiatives to promote lawyer activity and systematically capture and catalog attorney experience. In addition, this position will collaborate closely with the Client Engagement & Events and Rankings & Awards teams to support broader visibility and client development efforts.

The role will not have any direct reports initially. Previous people management experience is not required for this role. After an initial integration period, there may be the opportunity to manage a new Coordinator, depending on team structure and business needs. As such, there is potential for people management responsibilities. If assigned direct reports, the Manager will be responsible for overseeing performance reviews, delegating work, and supporting professional development.

Marketing and Business Development Manager Qualifications: 

• Education and/or Experience:
  • Required:
    • A minimum of eight (8) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience
    • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in marketing, communication, business/finance, or related field
    • Excellent writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Preferred:
    • Marketing, business development, strategic planning, sales, and/or other relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services organization
    • Experience and knowledge of the business/legal landscape in assigned practice areas/industries
    • Supervisory, managerial, and/or project management experience
    • Advanced degree in a related area, such as marketing, law, business, or communications (M.B.A. or J.D. a considerable plus)
    • Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation
    • Familiarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications